Aircraft HondaJet Elite II

The Elite II is a very light jet with a unique layout: its GE Honda HF120 engines are mounted above the wing, making the cabin the quietest in its class and featuring a fully enclosed lavatory. It seats five passengers, has a range of 2,865 km, and a cruising speed of 782 km/h—a segment record. Its 1.87 m³ of luggage space is also best in class. It has been in production since 2022. There is no flight attendant or hot meals, so the cabin is compact. Baggage access is not available in flight; it is loaded on the ground. Typical routes include Moscow–Munich, Almaty–Baku, and Tashkent–Tbilisi. Submit a request—we will prepare a proposal, calculate the content, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

HondaJet Elite II benchmarks: average used price is 4.5 million rubles; new price is 7 million rubles. Maintenance at 300-400 flight hours per year is approximately 1.39 million rubles per year, with $3,470 flight hours per hour. The final price depends on the year, flight hours, engine life, and configuration. Submit a request – we will prepare a proposal, calculate maintenance, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

The HondaJet Elite II is the culmination of 30 years of Honda research: it's the only jet with overwing engines (OTWEM design). This frees the fuselage from structural beams, giving it the quietest and most spacious cabin in the very light jet class, complete with a full lavatory, and the largest baggage compartment (1.87 m³). It also holds class records: a top speed of 782 km/h (460 mph) and a ceiling of 13,100 m (43,500 ft).

A new Elite II costs approximately $7 million, while used HondaJets from the first production runs from 2016–2018 cost $3.2–4 million. Direct costs are approximately $1,400–1,700 per flight hour: GE Honda HF120 engines with a 5,000-hour service life consume 15–20% less fuel than similar aircraft, thanks to the laminar flow wing. A typical mission is 2–4 passengers over 1,500–2,500 km.

All three are very light jets, priced at $5.5–7 million. The HondaJet is the fastest (782 km/h versus 748 for the M2 and 745 for the Phenom 100EX) and the only one in its class with a separate enclosed lavatory and luggage compartment where suitcases can be loaded without disassembling the cabin. The Citation M2 wins with its reputation and fleet of Citations, while the Phenom 100EX boasts a BMW Designworks interior. All have a range of 2,200–2,900 km.

Honda Aircraft Company, the American division of Honda, headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, was founded in 2006 as a result of 30 years of research. More than 250 HondaJet aircraft—unique jets with overwing engines—have been delivered.

The VLJ is designed for short business flights for 1-3 passengers: Almaty-Bishkek, Moscow-Nizhny Novgorod, and Istanbul-Antalya. The optimal flight distance is 800-2,000 km, or 1.5-2.5 hours. The aircraft are certified for single pilots and use short runways (at least 1,000 meters), so they fly to smaller airports closer to the destination, such as Courchevel or St. Moritz, instead of a major hub.

The standard class is 4–6 passenger seats and a range of 2,000–2,900 km: Phenom 100EX — 2,180 km, Cirrus Vision Jet — about 2,300 km, Citation M2 Gen 2 — 2,880 km, HondaJet Elite II — 2,865 km. Cruising speed is 630–780 km/h. With a full load of seats, the actual range is reduced to approximately 1,500–2,000 km.

A light jet (Phenom 300E, CJ4) carries 7-10 passengers 3,700-4,000 km, while a VLJ carries 4-6 passengers 2,000-2,900 km. Light jets have a more spacious cabin with a full lavatory and larger luggage compartments, and they have a higher speed. However, a VLJ with a 30-40% is cheaper to lease and purchase. The rule is simple: for up to four passengers and a range of 2,000 km, a VLJ is sufficient; for a range of more, a light jet is needed.

Four models: Cessna Citation M2 Gen 2 — the classic with the longest range in the set (2,880 km); HondaJet Elite II — the fastest (782 km/h) with a separate toilet and a luggage compartment of 1.87 m³; Embraer Phenom 100EX with an interior from BMW Designworks; Cirrus Vision Jet G2 — the only one with a CAPS glider parachute and the Safe Return automatic landing system.

Start with two figures: the typical route length and the number of passengers. Up to 1,000 km and 4 passengers – a turboprop or light jet; 2,000–4,000 km – a medium jet; nonstop intercontinental flights – a long-haul jet. Add adjustments for short runs, baggage volume, and berths. We'll select a model that matches your profile and calculate the economics of ownership. Send us a request – we'll prepare a proposal, calculate the content, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

A new aircraft comes with a factory warranty and a 1-3 year waiting list, but the price is maximum. A used aircraft offers immediate delivery and a lower price for the 30-60%, but it's important to check the engine life and history. For most buyers, a new aircraft, 3-7 years old, is optimal: the main discount has already been applied, and the aircraft still has a long service life. We consider both options. Send us a request – we'll prepare a proposal, calculate the cost, and analyze the options for your needs.