N17HJ
Honda HA-420 HondaJet Elite (Elite)
Honda Aircraft Company (Honda Aircraft Co., LLC)
3 Hours
Duration of Flight
1223 NM
Range
422 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-06-03| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-17 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-16 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Honda HA-420 HondaJet Elite (Elite)
Overview
U.S. registration assigned to ANDRE SMITH AVIATION LLC (co-ownership with LED CONSULTING LLC and AIR JSJ LLC); certificate issued 2025-06-03, airworthiness 2023-03-15, expiration 2032-06-30. Registered as a Honda HA-420 (HondaJet Elite), MSN 42000128; Mode-S A1178C.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× GE Honda HF120 (2050 lbf each)
- Range: 1223 nm
- Cruise: 422 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 43000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical executive club layout (1 pilot + 4–6 pax; FAA record shows 8 seats), enclosed aft lavatory, large external baggage (≈57 cu ft aft + 9 cu ft nose). Executive leather seating, optional single‑pilot or two‑pilot ops, enclosed aft lavatory, cabin length ~17.8 ft, cabin width 5.0 ft. Exact interior finish for N17HJ not published in public sources. Avionics: Garmin G3000 (Honda-customized)
Model & Market Context
N17HJ is a 2018 Honda HA-420 HondaJet Elite, MSN 42000128, registered to ANDRE SMITH AVIATION LLC (co-owned with LED CONSULTING LLC and AIR JSJ LLC). Certificate issue date for the current registration is 2025-06-03 and current airworthiness certificate on record is dated 2023-03-15.
The airframe is a very light business jet configured with 8 seats on the FAA record; typical cabin layouts for the Elite are a single-pilot or two-pilot executive club with 4–6 passenger seating and an enclosed aft lavatory. The aircraft is powered by 2 × GE Honda HF120 turbofan engines (2,050 lbf each) and is certificated under the U.S. registry as a sub‑12,500 lb class light jet. Recent activity shows the airplane operating in and out of Baton Rouge (KBTR) and regional airports across the U.S.; a recent photographed spotting at Fort Lauderdale (FLL) on 2025-07-17 confirms active use.
The Honda HA-420 (HondaJet Elite) is known for its over-the-wing engine mount (OTWEM) layout, Garmin G3000 flight deck, high cruise speed for the class (approx. 422 KTAS), a service ceiling near 43,000 ft and NBAA IFR range around 1,200–1,440 nm depending on payload and variant. The Elite variant added range and performance updates compared with early production examples and competes in the VLJ segment against very light jets from Embraer, Cessna and others; manufacturer specifications and trade publications document the Elite's class-leading cruise and cabin-volume advantages.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N17HJ | N211PJ | N238CG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 42000128 | 42000181 | 42000274 |
| Year Manufactured | 2018 | 2020 | 2025 |
| Duration of Flight | 3 Hours | 3 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Range | 1223 NM | 1437 NM | 1547 NM |
| Max Speed | 422 MPH | 422 MPH | 422 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Under 12,500lbs | Under 12,500lbs | Under 12,500lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 43000 ft | 43000 ft | 43000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |