N118CX
Honda HA-420 HondaJet Elite (Elite)
Honda Aircraft Company
4 Hours
Duration of Flight
1547 NM
Range
422 MPH
Max Speed
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Aircraft Overview
At a glance
Basic Information
Year Manufactured
2022
Registration Number
N118CX
Serial Number
42000231
Ownership
AMC CHARTER LLC
Location
Lighthouse Point, FL
Aircraft Class
Under 12,500lbs
Max Passengers
8
Range
1547 NM
Service Ceiling
43000 ft
Duration of Flight
4 Hours
Max Speed
422 MPH
Mode-S Code
A04A33
Registration Country
US
Certificate Issued
Dec 18, 2024
Airworthiness Date
Apr 20, 2022
Reg. Expiration
Dec 31, 2031
Safety Record
N118CX
Runway excursion on landing, 2023-03-05 at Buena Vista-Central Colorado Regional Airport (AEJ/KAEJ) — NTSB investigation CEN23LA134; substantial damage, no fatalities.
| Date | From | To | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-26 | KBWI Baltimore, MD | KFXE Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4:34 PM - 7:09 PM | Landed Landed 7:09 PM |
| 2025-08-26 | KFXE Fort Lauderdale, FL | KBWI Baltimore, MD | 7:56 AM - 10:14 AM | Landed Landed 10:14 AM |
| 2025-08-24 | KPDK Atlanta, GA | KFXE Fort Lauderdale, FL | 10:34 PM - 12:08 AM | Landed Landed 12:08 AM |
| 2025-08-24 | KFXE Fort Lauderdale, FL | KPDK Atlanta, GA | 9:23 AM - 10:54 AM | Landed Landed 10:54 AM |
| 2023-03-05 | KMRY Monterey, CA | KAEJ Buena Vista, CO | 6:09 PM | Landed Runway excursion on landing; substantial damage reported |
AI Summary
Honda HA-420 HondaJet Elite (Elite)
Overview
FAA registration: N118CX assigned to AMC CHARTER LLC (Lighthouse Point, FL). Manufacturer HONDA AIRCRAFT CO LLC; Model HA-420; MSN 42000231. Certificate Issue Date 2024-12-18; Airworthiness Date 2022-04-20; Mode S A04A33; Expiration 2031-12-31.
Specifications
- Engines: 2x GE Honda HF-120 (2050 lbf each)
- Range: 1547 nm
- Cruise: 422 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 43000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical executive layout; certified for up to 8 occupants (often configured 1–2 crew + 5–6 passengers) Elite cabin typically includes full-service galley, optional belted lavatory seat, executive seating and 66 cu ft combined baggage; exact interior of N118CX not publicly listed. Avionics: Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N118CX, is a 2022-built Honda HA-420 HondaJet Elite with serial number 42000231. The airframe is owned and operated by AMC CHARTER LLC, an LLC based in Lighthouse Point, FL, and is registered in the US. The airframe is listed under the operator’s charter fleet based in Lighthouse Point and has a contemporary executive configuration consistent with charter operations. No additional public registry actions or valuation disclosures are published for this specific serial in the supplied data.
The airframe is fitted in a typical executive layout and is certified for up to 8 occupants, though it is commonly configured with 1–2 crew plus 5–6 passengers for charter work. Avionics are provided by an integrated Garmin G3000 flight deck, supporting modern LPV/SBAS navigation, autothrottle-compatible flight control interfaces, and full glass-panel situational awareness tailored to short-to-medium range corporate and on-demand charter missions. Based in Lighthouse Point, FL, the operator’s mission profile for this aircraft is likely to include short-haul interstate charters, business shuttles, and point-to-point regional transport within the aircraft’s 1,547 nm range. Maintenance considerations follow Honda Aircraft Company and GE Honda powerplant schedules for the HF-120 engines; specific maintenance history for this serial is not provided.
The Honda HA-420 HondaJet Elite occupies the light business jet niche with a focus on high cruise speed and efficient short-field performance, exemplified by a cruise of 422 kts and a service ceiling of 43,000 ft. Competing models in this segment include other light jets offering similar cabin capacity and range for owner-operators and charter companies. Demand for factory-new late-model Elite airframes tends to be driven by fractional and on-demand charter operators seeking modern avionics and efficient fuel-burn; resale and maintenance considerations typically emphasize engine TBO, Garmin avionics support, and Honda Aircraft Company airframe support programs.