May 23, 2017 12:02 am JST
Honda's business jet spreads wings to
Southeast Asia
Thai company chosen as region's first
HondaJet dealer
TOKYO -- Honda Motor will begin selling its
business jet in several Southeast Asian markets to capitalize on the region's
economic growth, the Japanese automaker said Monday.
Honda tapped Thai Aerospace Services as its
first-ever HondaJet dealer in Southeast Asia. The aircraft will be sold in
Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam.
The seven-passenger HondaJet first hit the
market in December 2015, and orders have topped 100. The design places the
engines above the wings, granting the plane more interior space. Other selling
points include speed and fuel efficiency.
Honda has dealerships in North America, Latin
America and Europe, and the company had delivered 41 jets as of mid-April.
The Japanese group also announced Monday that
several HondaJets have been ordered by a European program that gives joint
owners the opportunity to fly the aircraft.
(Nikkei)
Source: asia.nikkei.com
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