Honda Aircraft Company is set to introduce its Certified Pre-owned (CPO) programme to the Asian market, building on the programme's successful launch in 2023.

The CPO provides an alternative pathway to owning a HondaJet with a guarantee of quality and support. Each CPO HondaJet undergoes a rigorous inspection and expert maintenance processes before receiving the CPO designation. The programme also offers end-to-end services, from ease of entry-into-service to post-sales support.

First released in the United States, it comes with a rigorous 208 point inspection and a comprehensive maintenance process, backed by an OEM-endorsed product. In addition, it promises direct interaction with Honda's experts throughout the ownership experience and facilitates the OEM's direct oversight of every phase of the aircraft's lifecycle. The CPO offering not only upholds the highest standards of quality control and seamless customer experience but also prioritises sustainability by reducing resource consumption.

"We're proud to showcase the progress we are making to expand the HondaJet fleet and services across Asia," says senior vice president and CCO Amod Kelkar. "The HondaJet is ideally suited to meet the regional aviation demands here. As the demand for high quality light jet travel solution soars, we are dedicated to offering innovative solutions that meet our customers' needs. Introducing the Honda Aircraft Company CPO programme in Asia demonstrates our deep understanding of these needs."

To enhance its presence in Asia, Honda has appointed authorised sales representatives (ASR) and authorised service centres (ASC); in 2022 KarbonMRO became the exclusive ASC for southeast Asia, and in 2023 Forth Corporation and WingsOverAsia became regional HondaJet ASRs.

Honda is also introducing the Aircraft Management Service (AMS) in Asia to better support the high utilisation needs of its customers. The AMS programme offers personalised maintenance management support.