N261GM

The airframe bearing tail number N261GM is a United States–registered Honda HA-420 HondaJet Elite II built by Honda Aircraft Company, serial 42000278. Specific build year, ownership timeline and operator/home base records are Not published. Notable registry actions and condition or valuation highlights are Not published, leaving the airframe’s public transactional history limited to its manufacturer and serial identification.

The cabin of N261GM is configured in the typical layout for the model with 1 crew + 5 passengers as standard and an alternative arrangement for 2 crew + 4 passengers, with optional aft lavatory and galley installations. Combined baggage capacity for the airframe is approximately 66 cu ft, supporting short to mid-range business missions consistent with the type’s performance. Avionics for Elite and Elite II configurations are fitted with the Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck, a system that supports advanced flight management, navigation and situational awareness for single-pilot operation when flown with a one‑pilot crew. Typical operations for this airframe would center on executive transport, light charter and owner/operator missions within the aircraft’s 1,223 nm range and high-speed cruise capability; detailed operator base and routing history are Not published.

The Honda HA-420 HondaJet Elite II occupies the light jet performance niche with transcontinental short‑to‑medium haul capability delivered by efficient GE Honda HF120 turbofan powerplants and a high cruise speed of 422 kts. Competing models in its class typically include other entry‑level light business jets that emphasize fuel efficiency, short-field performance and owner‑pilot ergonomics. Buyer and charter demand generally target owner‑operators and fractional or charter operators seeking a modern single‑pilot certified cockpit with Garmin G3000; maintenance and resale considerations are influenced by support for the GE Honda HF120 engines and the airframe’s avionics configuration.