Sao Paulo, Brazil –The HondaJet advanced light jet, made its first public appearance in South America as part of LABACE 2015, Latin America’s largest business aviation show, in São Paulo. The HondaJet was met with an enthusiastic welcome from business and private jet users with Honda Aircraft Co. receiving multiple orders for the HondaJet after the first day.
“We are extremely pleased with the early response to the HondaJet by customers in South America,” said Honda Aircraft Co. President and CEO Michimasa Fujino. “In addition to receiving multiple orders, many more individuals at LABACE have expressed interest in the HondaJet.”
Honda Aircraft Co. recently expanded sales of the world’s most advanced light jet to South America and appointed Líder Aviação as the exclusive dealer to provide sales, service, and support for the HondaJet in Brazil. Based in Belo Horizonte, Líder operates more than 23 fixed base operations (FBOs) throughout Brazil.
A production HondaJet is on static display at LABACE. Following the show, Honda Aircraft Co. and Líder will conduct a demonstration tour to showcase the aircraft’s performance capabilities to Brazilian customers.
“There is strong market potential in Brazil, and Honda Aircraft Co. is committed to creating a higher standard for the light jet market in South America,” said Fujino.
Source: Honda Aircraft Co.