On October 13, 2025, Honda Aircraft Company announced that a production‑model HondaJet successfully completed a test flight powered entirely by a 100% blend of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The flight took place over the Greensboro area and landed at Piedmont Triad International Airport, marking the first time a twin‑turbine very light business jet manufacturer has flown on a 100% SAF blend.
The fuel blend consisted of Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene (HEFA‑SPK) and Hydrodeoxygenated Synthetic Aromatic Kerosene (HDO‑SAK), demonstrating the feasibility of using fully renewable fuels in high‑performance jet engines. The HondaJet used the HF120 engine, produced by GE Honda Aero, a joint venture between General Electric and Honda that supplies the engines for the aircraft.
This milestone aligns with Honda’s broader 2050 decarbonization goal and positions the company as a pioneer in sustainable aviation technology. By proving that its aircraft can operate on 100% SAF, Honda Aircraft Company may attract environmentally conscious customers and open new market opportunities in the growing sustainable aviation sector.
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