Honda Aircraft reaffirms Echelon progress following schedule revision

Honda Aircraft confirmed that its HA-480 Echelon light-jet development program remains on track despite a recent delay in the type’s projected first delivery. The company arrived at this year's NBAA show with the message that the program is proceeding as planned. Honda Aircraft has revised the timeline for the Echelon’s initial delivery, pushing it back to an unspecified date. Details regarding the fuselage supply arrangement are forthcoming from Honda Aircraft; however, they declined to identify the supplier responsible for the schedule revision. Further information about the Echelon’s production and delivery will be released by Honda Aircraft soon.