The HondaJet Echelon is a light jet, announced, with first deliveries expected in 2031. It has a range of 2625 nm, a cruise speed of 450 kt (833 km/h), Mach 0.78, up to 10 passengers.
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 10/21/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 10/21/2026).
Announced model. No fleet registered in RAB-ANAC and no used market yet: first deliveries expected in 2031.
Honda Aircraft’s larger light jet, in development: up to 10 passengers, 2,625 nm NBAA IFR range, 450 kt and a 47,000 ft ceiling, with Emergency Autoland and over-the-wing engines. First flight targeted for 2028, certification and first delivery in 2031.
Detailed specs pending
Detailed specs pending
In development; first flight targeted for 2028, certification and first delivery in 2031.
The Echelon is Honda Aircraft’s second jet, much larger than the HA-420 (HondaJet Elite II). It carries up to 10 passengers with one pilot and flies 2,625 nm under NBAA IFR rules (1 pilot and 4 passengers), at 450 kt and up to 47,000 ft, with a 6,363 ft cabin altitude. It keeps Honda’s over-the-wing engine mount and adds Emergency Autoland, autothrottle and autobrake.
Honda delayed the program: in 2023 first flight was planned for 2026. The 2026-09-15 release targets first flight in 2028 and delivery in 2031, citing supplier adjustments. It already has more than 530 letters of intent. Price not yet published (as of 10/2026).
The maximum range is 2625 nm (2,625 NM · 4,862 km).
Cruise speed is 450 kt, equivalent to 833 km/h, or Mach 0.78.
The HondaJet Echelon seats up to 10 passengers, crew not included.