Older HondaJets Can Now Be Upgraded Operators and owners of 'classic' or older and original HondaJets can now upgrade those aircraft to have some of the features that are standard on the HondaJet Elite S model. This is because Honda Aircraft company is offering the APMG S Upgrades. Before the company offered APMG upgrades which is the Advanced Performance Modification Group (APMG) configuration however, further features through the 'S' variant of the APMG can now be had to bring the older HondaJets more in-line with the latest model.
The APMG S is already certified by the FAA, so customers can tap-in and have their older aircraft modernized. Some of the modernizations the upgrade brings to customers is through software and hardware improvements to the HondaJet’s Garmin G3000 avionics; graphical weight and balance; the Advanced Steering Augmentation System (ASAS) nosewheel steering improvement; and a 300-lbs mtow increase. ASAS improves handling precision and expands crosswind capabilities.
“Honda Aircraft has challenged itself to provide our customers with top-level performance from the time the very first HondaJet rolled off the production line,” said Amod Kelkar, the company’s senior v-p, chief commercial officer, and large project leader for the HondaJet Echelon. “As we approach the tenth anniversary of our first HondaJet delivery, we are excited to provide our customers the opportunity to upgrade their aircraft with the advanced technology and performance of more recent iterations of the award-winning HondaJet.”
Of course you may be wondering where you can have your aircraft upgraded. Honda Aircraft’s 21 authorized service centers and its headquarters service center in Greensboro, North Carolina are offering the APMG S upgrade, which can also include interior refurbishment. Certification of APMG S in other countries is expected shortly. HondaJet simulators have been upgraded to reflect these changes. For more information: Honda Aircraft Company Greensboro, NC United States of America www.hondajet.com ***
