GREENSBORO, N.C., Oct. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft
Company customers Julian and Kim
MacQueen returned to their home in Pensacola, Florida, completing their "Around
the World in 80 Stays" journey in their HondaJet, covering 28
different countries. This marked the first around-the-world flight
for HondaJet, demonstrating its capability, reliability and
performance in a host of conditions around the globe. The trip
covered 24,500 nautical miles (over 44,000 km), 44 airports and 80
flight hours.
As leaders in the hospitality industry, the MacQueens used the
tour, in part, for research related to their business, visiting
hotels in various cultures. Opportunities to see the HondaJet were
provided in the world through static displays and demo flights.
"I am pleased to welcome our esteemed customers back to
the United States and excited to
see the spirit of adventure Julian and Kim demonstrated with their
HondaJet. The HondaJet enriches people's lives in various ways and
I hope HondaJet continues to create new value for people," said
Honda Aircraft President & CEO Michimasa Fujino. "A great many people around
the world who saw the HondaJet in person showed a high level of
interest and their excitement has been remarkable."
"The trip was the perfect opportunity to gain exposure to
different cultures, fascinating people and awe-inspiring
accommodations—all from the quiet and efficient comfort of our
HondaJet," said Julian MacQueen. "We
selected the HondaJet for this world tour based on its innovative
design and quality promise—we couldn't be happier with this
decision."
Along the way, the MacQueens compiled an impressive list of
achievements in their HondaJet. They set five speed records,
including Pensacola, Florida to
Greensboro, North Carolina;
Keflavik, Iceland to Shannon, Ireland; Shannon, Ireland to Lisbon,
Portugal; Ammon, Jordan to
Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and
Khabarovsk, Russia to Anchorage, Alaska.
About HondaJet
The HondaJet is the fastest, highest-flying, quietest, and most
fuel-efficient jet in its class. The HondaJet incorporates many
technological innovations in aviation design, including the unique
Over-The-Wing Engine Mount (OTWEM) configuration that dramatically
improves performance and fuel efficiency by reducing aerodynamic
drag. The OTWEM design also reduces cabin sound, minimizes
ground-detected noise, and allows for the roomiest cabin in its
class, the largest baggage capacity, and a fully serviceable
private aft lavatory. The HondaJet is equipped with the most
sophisticated glass flight deck available in any light business
jet, a Honda-customized Garmin® G3000 The HondaJet is
Honda's first commercial aircraft and lives up to the company's
reputation for superior performance, efficiency, quality and
value.
About Honda Aircraft Company
Honda Aircraft Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of American
Honda Motor Co., Inc. Founded in 2006, Honda Aircraft's world
headquarters is located in North
Carolina, the birthplace of aviation. The challenging spirit
upon which Mr. Soichiro Honda
founded Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is alive today as Honda Aircraft
fulfills one of Honda's longstanding dreams to advance human
mobility skyward.
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