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Straight Flight becomes authorised HondaJet centre
Straight Flight's location in Denver is anticipated to provide enhanced convenience for HondaJet operators in the region. Honda Aircraft Company's global network supports operators around the world with 21 facilities.
Straight Flight will support a growing HondaJet fleet in the region.
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Honda Aircraft Company is making an update to its authorised service centre (ASC) network for the HondaJet. Straight Flight will serve as the ASC for HondaJet aircraft based out of the Northwest service region, including Wyoming, Colorado and Utah.

Straight Flight is based out of Centennial airport, in Denver, Colorado and has over three decades of experience and a proven reputation for service reliability. Straight Flight's operations in Denver include 55,000 sq ft of hangar space and 20,000 sq ft of back-shop and support areas. Its maintenance team includes more than 50 skilled professionals supporting a high-volume of aircraft maintenance operations.

“We are excited to be partnering with such an experienced and capable maintenance group to support our growing HondaJet fleet,” says Honda Aircraft Company senior vice president and chief commercial officer Amod Kelkar. “We are confident that this move will serve to strengthen our global service network and enhance the HondaJet customer experience. We look forward to working with Straight Flight for many years to come.”

HondaJet service in the northwest territory was previously handled by Elevate Aviation Group. The term of Honda Aircraft Company's agreement with Elevate ended in January 2026. Straight Flight's location in Denver is anticipated to provide enhanced convenience for HondaJet operators in the region. Honda Aircraft Company's global service network supports operators around the world with 21 facilities across North and South America, Europe, Southeast Asia, China and Japan.

Honda Aircraft Company's authorised service network currently includes the following providers in the US: Honda Aircraft Service Center, HondaJet East; Des Moines Flying Service, HondaJet Midwest; Straight Flight, HondaJet Northwest; Hillsboro Aviation, HondaJet Pacific Northwest; Banyan Air Service, HondaJet Southeast; Cutter Aviation, HondaJet Southwest; and Mather Aviation, HondaJet West Coast.

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