HondaJet Receives Argentinian; Panamanian Type Certification At the ongoing FIDAE Show in Chile, Honda Aircraft Company announced that their HondaJet received type certification from the Argentinian and Panamanian authorities. Argentina’s Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil (ANAC) and Panama’s Autoridad Aeronáutica Civil (AAC) are the latest to give the new HondaJet the nod. Past major type certification grants around the world include, United States (Federal Aviation Administration), Europe (European Aviation Safety Agency), Mexico (Directorate General of Civil Aviation), Canada (Transport Canada) and Brazil (National Civil Aviation Agency).
"We are proud to announce that the HondaJet has gained type certification in Argentina and Panama. As we continue to expand the HondaJet’s presence around the globe, we are excited to showcase our aircraft at FIDAE," said Honda Aircraft Company President and CEO Michimasa Fujino. In a joint statement, HondaJet Latin America President Willie Tufro and HondaJet Middle Americas Vice President Mitsuru Yazawa said, "The HondaJet securing type certification in these countries is a major milestone for business aviation. As the authorized dealers in Argentina and Panama, respectively, we are looking forward to delivering the most technologically advanced light jet to our customers." For more information: Honda Aircraft Company Greensboro, NC United States of America www.hondajet.com ***