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HondaJet Elite II autothrottle is certified by FAA
Pilots of HondaJet Elite II aircraft equipped with autothrottle controls will have the option of utilising the controls across various phases of flight, from take off through to landing.
The HondaJet Elite II autothrottle.
Read this story in our November 2024 printed issue.

The HondaJet Elite II has become the world’s first production model twin turbine very light jet equipped with autothrottle following certification of the system by the FAA, which now authorises Honda Aircraft Company to enable autothrottle functionality on production aircraft. The highly anticipated development represents the next stage in the evolution of Honda’s innovative aircraft, long known throughout the aviation industry for its high degree of cockpit automation.

Autothrottle is a system designed to automate the controls governing the speed and thrust of the aircraft in flight. Once the appropriate flight parameters have been set and the autothrottle is engaged, the HondaJet’s Garmin G3000 avionics system takes over the throttle controls, utilising sensor input to monitor and adjust engine output, keeping the aircraft moving at the desired speed and reducing pilot workload while increasing passenger comfort. Pilots of HondaJet Elite II aircraft equipped with autothrottle controls will have the option of utilising these controls across various phases of flight, starting as early as take off and carrying through until the landing flare.

“The HondaJet is a design that has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible,” says president and CEO Hideto Yamasaki. “We anticipate that the addition of this functionality to the HondaJet Elite II will offer customers a new way to experience the joy of flight, in accordance with Honda’s principles as a developer of mobility solutions. We are very appreciative of our customers, who have not only shared their excitement but also waited patiently for this development.”

The autothrottle is a key innovation for the HondaJet Elite II that promises to enhance the experience of owners and operators. Individuals operating the aircraft single-pilot stand to draw particular benefit from the broadened scope of control automation, which promises to simplify the work of flying and free operators to enjoy the sky. To these customers, autothrottle constitutes a powerful new productivity tool that will enhance efficiency in the cockpit.

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