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EBACE 2023 VERY LIGHT JETS HIGHLIGHTS

Honda Aircraftwill debut the HondaJet Elite II, for the first timeat the 2023 EBACE. The HondaJet Elite II upgraded model was unveiled during the 2022 NBAA BACE with a range increase to 1,547 nm, due to increased fuel capacity and a 200lb MTOW increase. The Elite II features also a new ground spoiler for optimizingthe takeoff and landing field performancewith the increased weight.

The Elite II features a fully redesigned cabin and introduces two new interior design options – Onyx and Steel, featuring new surface materials and colors. The cabin redesign led to a modern luxury of flight experience with a holisticapproach to comfortthat includes a nose-to-tail acoustic treatment,creating a tranquilspace for both passengers and pilots.

The Elite II also introduces a bold new Black Edition paint scheme that further differentiates the rampappeal of the aircraft.

The Citation M2 is the latest iteration of the original1992 Citation 525 model. The single-pilotVery Light Jet (VLJ) offering from Cessna shares the same fuselage crosssection, cockpit,and engines with 2 other larger Cessna Citation CJ models,the CJ3 and CJ4.

The 2022 Citation M2 Gen2 version introduces a new cabin experience with enhanced styling and updated functionalities.

The upgrade brings an enhanced cabin experience that includes premiuminterior styling,ambient accent lighting,re-mastered illuminated cupholders and additional inflightaccessible storage. Productivityhas also been improved by includingwireless charging capabilities and USB-A ports at each cabin seat. In the cockpit, three inches of legroom has been added to the co-pilotposition for enhanced comfort.Additionally, cabin entry threshold materialshave been improved for durabilityand maintainability.

The all-compositesingle-Engine Cirrus AircraftVision Jet was launched in 2006 and achieved certification a decade later, originallydesigned to offer owners-pilot of piston-powered aircraftan easy step-up to a light personal jet.

The 2021 Vision Jet G2+ version introduces a more optimized FJ33-5A engine thrust profile that provides up to 20% increased performanceduring take-off, allowing for shorter runways operations, Increased payload/ range, and Improved Take-Off safety margins, especially on hot and high airports.

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