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Honda Aircraft Company Celebrates Type Validation of HondaJet Elite II in Brazil at LABACE 2026

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Dana Ermolenko

Aug 3, 2026

Honda Aircraft Company announced first delivery of HondaJet Elite II in Brazil, marking a

significant milestone in the company’s continued commitment to general aviation in South

America. The delivery follows type validation of the latest HondaJet variant by the Brazilian

National Civil Aviation Agency, confirming that the Elite II meets the authority’s safety and

performance standards and is approved for registration in Brazil. The HondaJet will

continue to be sold through Lider Aviação, the exclusive authorized sales representative of

Brazil.


Amod Kelkar, Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer commented: “This delivery

underscores Honda Aircraft Company’s commitment to building a global fleet presence while

delivering meaningful value to customers worldwide. The enhanced features of the Elite II will

enable customers in Brazil and across South America to travel farther, more efficiently, and with

an elevated level of comfort.” Elite II builds on the success of HondaJet platform with enhanced performance and advanced technologies. With a maximum NBAA IFR range of 1,547 nautical miles, increased fuel capacity and other performance improvements, the aircraft expands mission capability and enables more direct city-pair connections across South America. Elite II also introduces advanced automation features designed to reduce pilot workload, including autothrottle, which, when activated, can

automatically manage engine power, keeping the aircraft moving at the desired speed and

increasing passenger comfort.


Elite II will be on static display at Latin America’s largest business aviation show, LABACE 2026

from August 4 to 6 at Campo de Marte Airport in São Paulo. Lider Aviação is the exclusive

HondaJet authorized sales representative for Brazil, providing sales, service and support for

HondaJet aircraft. The company, headquartered in Belo Horizonte, is Latin America’s largest

private aviation business and operates 22 fixed base operations (FBO) throughout Brazil. Including

the latest sale, Lider Aviação has supported a total of 9 HondaJet deliveries in Brazil since 2017.



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