The HondaJet Makes Its First Visit To Banyan At FXE

"Seeing the HondaJet land at FXE was a very exciting time for both the Banyan team and our customers. Hearing the comments about this very sleek, efficient light jet and participating in a flight during this demonstration tour is definitely a highlight of my career," said Don Campion, president of Banyan.

The visit of the first production HondaJet to HondaJet Southeast is part of a North American demonstration tour that started in September and has included stops at locations in several cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The HondaJet is in the final phase of certification testing with the Federal Aviation Administration.

The optimum Over-the-Wing Engine Mount (OTWEM) configuration of the HondaJet dramatically enhances aircraft performance, fuel efficiency and passenger comfort. The HondaJet can achieve a maximum cruise speed of 420 knots, burn up to 17 percent less fuel, and has the most cabin room over other light jets in its class.

HondaJet Southeast at FXE will provide sales and service for an eight-state territory that includes Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee and South Carolina. Banyan's Michael O'Keeffe, senior vice president of aircraft sales, and Banyan's Bob Van Riper, HondaJet Southeast sales manager, are responsible for all sales. Banyan's Lynn Juengel, vice president of technical services, is responsible for service, including necessary tooling, parts inventory, and airframe and avionics training for Banyan technicians.

About Banyan Air Service:Banyan Air Service (FXE) is a 24-hour, full-service fixed base operation, with more than 1 million square feet of hangar and office space within an 85 acre aviation complex. Banyan provides comprehensive business aviation services; including ground services, aircraft sales, heavy maintenance and interior modifications, turbine engine service, structural repairs, avionics installations and services, aircraft part sales, Jet Runway Café and Banyan Pilot Shop which is also available on-line at www.banyanpilotshop.net.

Banyan is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), European Aviation Safety Administration (EASA) repair station, and has earned avionics and maintenance certifications from many Latin American countries including Argentina, Brazil, Columbia and Venezuela.

Banyan caters to domestic and international aircraft owners, corporations, and governmental agencies. In FBO aviation surveys, Banyan is consistently voted a top United States FBO by aviation professionals. For more information, visit www.banyanair.com.

About HondaJet:
The HondaJet is the world's most advanced light business jet aircraft, with best-in-class advantages in performance, comfort, quality and efficiency. 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 powered by two highly fuel-efficient GE Honda HF120 turbofan jet engines and is equipped with the most sophisticated glass flight deck available in any light business jet, a Honda-customized Garmin® G3000 next-generation, all-glass avionics system composed of three 14-inch landscape-format displays and dual touch-screen controllers. The HondaJet is Honda's first commercial aircraft and lives up to the company's reputation for superior performance, efficiency, quality and value. For more information about the world's most advanced light jet, visit www.hondajet.com.