Elite Traveler Summer 2021

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HONDAJET HA-420 VLJ “Having a company like Honda enter the business jet market was a vote of confidence for the industry,” says one expert. While there hasn’t been a formal announcement, he says that “whatever the smart engineers at Honda Aircraft are cooking up in their new facility” is sure to be exciting. The much-lauded HA-420 VLJ “re-energized the VLJ segment,” says another observer. Its maximum cruising altitude of 43,000 ft means you can always find smooth air, and the comfortable cabin wins plaudits from passengers. Last year, the company expanded its global footprint with type certifications in Pakistan and Russia. Its sales and service footprint now reach North America, Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, China, the Middle East, India, Japan and Russia. It’s also available in fractional shares from Jet It, which provides an option for owner-pilots. hondajet.com

FALCON 6X Dassault’s upcoming Falcon 6X has been billed as the first ultra widebody business jet. When it goes into service, it will offer a 6 ft, 6 in cabin height and an 8 ft, 6 in cabin width, with a range of 5,500 nautical miles (think Moscow to Singapore or Los Angeles to Geneva) and a maximum speed of Mach 0.90. Its 30 oversize windows will give you a view from the top. And like other Falcons, it will bring exceptional short runway performance, allowing you to access airports with runways under 3,000 ft. In other words, while your competitors are in the car, you’ll be in the boardroom closing another deal. dassaultfalcon.com