N1EK
HondaJet HA-420 (Elite II) (Elite II)
HONDA AIRCRAFT CO LLC
4 Hours
Duration of Flight
1547 NM
Range
422 MPH
Max Speed
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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-05-03No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
HondaJet HA-420 (Elite II) (Elite II)
Overview
U.S. registration N1EK assigned to LUCA 2 LEASING LLC (Sarasota, FL). Certificate issued 2023-05-03; airworthiness 2023-04-13; registration expires 2030-05-31.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× GE Honda HF120 (2050 lbf each)
- Range: 1547 nm
- Cruise: 422 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 43000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 1 crew + 6 pax (standard) or 2 crew + 5 pax; alternate 1+7 possible Executive club seating, belted lavatory/solid aft cabin door available; options include sink with running water, cabin management and Gogo/Iridium connectivity (specific fit unknown for this registration) Avionics: Garmin G3000 (integrated flight deck); Elite II offers autothrottle and enhanced G3000 software
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N1EK, is a 2023-built example of the HondaJet HA-420 (Elite II), serial number 42000242, manufactured by HONDA AIRCRAFT CO LLC. The airframe is owned by LUCA 2 LEASING LLC (an LLC based in Sarasota, FL, US) and is registered in the US; its current public record indicates this leasing entity as the principal owner. The aircraft carries the Elite II enhancements introduced for this model year and is assigned an estimated market valuation of $5,280,000. No additional historic operators or detailed registry transfers are published beyond the listed owner and registration.
The airframe's typical cabin arrangements include 1 crew + 6 pax (standard) or 2 crew + 5 pax, with an alternate layout permitting 1 + 7 seating, reflecting the HA-420's configurable interior options. This specific Elite II example is equipped with the integrated Garmin G3000 flight deck; the Elite II package adds autothrottle functionality and enhanced G3000 software, improving single-pilot workload and approach stabilization. Operated by a Sarasota-based leasing company, typical missions for this airframe would align with light business jet point-to-point regional transport (ranges up to 1,547 nm) and short-duration charter or corporate shuttle profiles. Maintenance considerations for this serial include GE Honda HF120 engine support and avionics software lifecycle management for the advanced G3000/autothrottle suite.
The HondaJet HA-420 (Elite II) occupies the light, high-speed, fuel-efficient business jet niche with transcontinental regional capability and a high cruise speed of 422 kts, competing against models in the light jet category. Demand among buyers and charter operators favors its cabin flexibility, performance to FL430 (43,000 ft) and advanced integrated avionics; resale values are influenced by engine time on the GE Honda HF120 units and updates to Garmin G3000 software. For leasing owners such as LUCA 2 LEASING LLC, maintenance tracking, avionics STC/software currency and documented interior configurations materially affect marketability and residual value.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N1EK | N101JT | N1100H |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 42000242 | 42000130 | 42000110 |
| Year Manufactured | 2023 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Duration of Flight | 4 Hours | 3 Hours | 3 Hours |
| Range | 1547 NM | 1437 NM | 1206 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 | 8 | 8 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |