Honda Aircraft Company Shares HondaJet Update at EBACE 2017

Monday 22 May 2017 11:38
- HondaJet Sales begin in Southeast Asia -

Honda Aircraft Company announced that the company begins sales of the HondaJet in Southeast Asia. The update was provided during a press conference at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) being held May 22 – May 24 in Geneva, Switzerland.

"Following a strong introduction of the HondaJet at ABACE 2017 and significant interest from customers about owning a HondaJet, we are beginning aircraft sales in Southeast Asia," said Honda Aircraft Company President and CEO Michimasa Fujino. "We see great potential for the HondaJet in Southeast Asia, one of the world's fastest growing regions."

Honda Aircraft Company has appointed Thai Aerospace Services (TAS) as its delaer, and TAS will provide sales, service and support for HondaJet customers in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam as HondaJet Southeast Asia. TAS is a leading aviation company headquartered in Bangkok with more than 40 years of aviation experience.

"Thai Aerospace Services is honored to be selected as a partner to sell and support the HondaJet in Southeast Asia," said Kasabol Bowonsrikan, CEO and managing director of Thai Aerospace Services. "With Bangkok's central location among the ASEAN countries and proximity to major international hubs like Hong Kong, the range of the HondaJet extends to every destination in the region."

Honda Aircraft Company concluded the first quarter of 2017 with 15 aircraft deliveries, the most delivered light jet in its class. At the company's world headquarters in Greensboro, N.C., production continues its steady ramp up to meet customer demand.

For more information about the world's most advanced light jet, visit www.HondaJet.com.