Honda Aircraft: Building the Honda Jet 2600!
-Non-stop across the Americas-
– Invested $55.7 million and hired 280 new workers –
We will deliver a summary from the latest JETRO article,
Honda Aircraft Company (HACI):
On July 11,
Honda announced that it will develop and manufacture
the all-new HondaJet 2600 at its facility in Greensboro.
New investment by HACI:
The investment is $55.7 million.
280 new jobs will be created.
The average annual salary for new hires will be $88,761.
For comparison, the average annual income in Greensboro is $57,190.
New HondaJet 2600 The HondaJet 2600 is the world’s first light jet
to fly non-stop across the Americas.
It is supposed to be operated by a single pilot.
What is a light jet?
maximum takeoff weight 12,500 pounds (5,670 kilograms) or more;
Under 20,000 pounds (9,072 kilograms) Aircraft with twin engines.
Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition
(NBAA-BACE)
In 2021,
HACI exhibited the HondaJet 2600 Concept
at the world’s largest business jet trade show,NBAA-BACE.
We decided to commercialize it on June 14, 2023.
North Carolina, USA
Governor Roy Cooper (Democrat)
HACI creates nearly 300 high-paying jobs in North Carolina.
CNBC:
“North Carolina is the easiest state
to do business in the nation,” he said.
It shows the reason why “North Carolina was selected
as the number one state in the United States for the second year in a row.”
HACI:
Hideto Yamazaki,
President North Carolina offers a “rich talent pool and local support.
” HACI’s factory is adjacent to the Piedmont Triad International Airport.
It is an ideal location to develop and produce the new Lightjet.
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