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  • Hello, ladies and gentlemen Thank you very much for joining us today

  • Welcome to the first ever virtual Honda Aircraft Product Launch

  • I'm Michimasa Fujino, President & CEO of Honda Aircraft Company

  • Today, I have some exciting news to share with you

  • We are firm believers that you should never stand still

  • and are always seeking to push the limits and evolve our design

  • This philosophy of continuous improvement led to the introduction of the HondaJet Elite

  • and now the Elite S

  • the next iteration of the HondaJet to expand operational capability

  • Let's take a look at the newest HondaJet, the Elite S

  • I'm proud to introduce the HondaJet Elite S

  • This unique paint scheme represents the spirit of Honda Aircraft company, as we continue

  • our research and development of leading-edge technology and expand the horizon of business jets

  • I'm excited to showcase this special paint scheme to you

  • The original HondaJet introduced several aeronautical breakthroughs

  • including the Over-the-Wing Engine Mount configuration

  • Natural Laminar Flow nose

  • and wing and composite fuselage

  • that have served as the foundation for all of our models

  • In 2018 we introduced the HondaJet Elite

  • which enabled the aircraft to fly farther with less noise

  • while introducing several new avionics and interior technologies

  • These aircraft have been extremely well received by the market

  • and we are excited to be recognized as the most delivered aircraft in our class for four consecutive years since 2017

  • Today with the introduction of the new Elite S

  • we take another step forward in expanding the aircraft's capability

  • through increased payload range

  • enhanced avionics technology

  • and bold new color styling

  • delivering further satisfaction to our owners and operators

  • The HondaJet Elite S allows you to carry more with an increased Maximum Take Off Weight of 200 lb

  • Whether its passengers, cargo, or additional fuel

  • The Elite S expands the opportunities to enjoy the benefits of our aircraft

  • For example, for a mission with a single pilot and 5 passengers, the Elite S allows you to fly 120 nm further

  • Or, you can also choose to take advantage of the increased payload capability for an additional passenger

  • Bring one more friend along on your typical flight, let's say from New York to Palm Beach, Florida

  • The evolution of the HondaJet is not limited to the payload/ range capability

  • We've also made upgrades to the flight deck, which is carefully designed for pilot-machine interface and ergonomics

  • Our advanced control technology and highly-customized Garmin G3000 avionics suite has been updated with a number of new features for the Elite S

  • all to reduce pilot workload and enhance aircraft safety & efficiency

  • delivering the best flight experience for not only passengers but pilots

  • For example, the new FAA Data Comm feature replaces traditional voice commands

  • with text based messaging for departure clearance and enroute services where available in the United States

  • Another feature, ACARS, enables text based

  • messaging to improve communications with both air traffic services and operation centers

  • Air traffic services include terminal information, terminal weather, and departure clearance from supported airports

  • ACARS also provides several functionalities for communicating with operation centers including:

  • flight plan upload

  • messaging

  • weather

  • and automatic transmission of position reporting and Out/Off/On/In status

  • COM3 allows operators to disable the Datalink Mode of the radio and use it as a 3rd VHF

  • All of these new avionics features enable more seamless communication and greatly reduce pilot workload for more efficient operations

  • Furthermore, additional refinements were made to the aircraft with the application of our Advanced Steering Augmentation System (ASAS),

  • which reduces pilot workload and enhances safety for missions in specific weather conditions

  • Taking the HondaJet's signature exterior profile to the next level

  • The HondaJet Elite S introduces three new color options:

  • Gunmetal

  • Deep Sea blue

  • and Luxe-Gold

  • adding to the original HondaJet signature color schemes, with the Elite S logo

  • and bold red S as a standard offering

  • The result of innovation, design and engineering

  • our new Elite S features several enhancements that further expand operational capability

  • once again setting a new standard for light jets

  • The HondaJet Elite achieved the best performance

  • in its classical while also being the most efficient light jet in its class

  • For example, the HondaJet Elite uses, on average, 8,000 less gallons of fuel per year for typical aircraft usage

  • As a result, it emits less greenhouse gas

  • than all other similar sized business jets

  • The HondaJet Elite S will be available in June 2021

  • Thank you very much for sharing this moment with me today

  • We will continue to advance light jet technologies

  • This year will be an exciting year for Honda Aircraft Company

  • and we hope to see you again soon

Hello, ladies and gentlemen Thank you very much for joining us today

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