Honda Aircraft Company / 2019
N420NC
Honda HA-420 (HondaJet)
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At a glance
Aircraft Overview
2019
Year Manufactured
N420NC
Registration Number
42000159
Serial Number
8
Max Passengers
1223 NM
Range
422 MPH
Max Speed
3 Hours
Duration of Flight
43000 ft
Service Ceiling
Under 12,500lbs
Aircraft Class
HONDA AVIATION SERVICE CO INC
Ownership
Greensboro, NC, US
Location
A4FCCE
Mode-S Code
US
Registration Country
Nov 28, 2022
Certificate Issued
Jun 3, 2019
Airworthiness Date
Nov 30, 2029
Reg. Expiration
History
Safety Record
N420NC
None found
No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
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AI Summary
Honda HA-420 (HondaJet)
Overview
Registered to HONDA AVIATION SERVICE CO INC (Greensboro, NC). Status: Valid. Manufacturer serial: 42000159. Airworthiness certificate: 2019-06-03. Certificate issue: 2022-11-28. Last registration action: 2025-09-25. Expiration: 2029-11-30.
Specifications
- Engines: 2x GE Honda HF-120 (2050 lbf each)
- Range: 1223 nm
- Cruise: 422 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 43000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical executive club seating; 1 crew + 5–6 pax typical, optional side seat; enclosed aft lavatory Leather club seats, fold-out tables, electrochromatic window shades, ~62–66 cu ft combined baggage Avionics: Garmin G3000 (customized)
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N420NC, is a Honda HA-420 (HondaJet) built in 2019 with manufacturer serial number 42000159. It is owned by HONDA AVIATION SERVICE CO INC, a corporation based in Greensboro, NC, US, and is registered in the United States. The aircraft is operated from its owner’s base in Greensboro, reflecting continued corporate ownership rather than third‑party sale; no public record of subsequent ownership transfers or major registry actions is provided in the available data. The airframe’s factory configuration and relatively recent build year position it as a modern entry in Honda Aircraft Company’s fleet.
The cabin of this specific HA-420 is outfitted in a typical executive club seating arrangement accommodating 1 crew + 5–6 pax typical, with an optional side seat and an enclosed aft lavatory for long‑range comfort. Avionics are a customized Garmin G3000 suite, supporting modern flight management, navigation, and pilot interface requirements for business operations. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include short to mid‑range corporate transportation and on‑demand charter between regional business centers within the aircraft’s 1,223 nm range at cruise speeds near 422 kts. Base maintenance and daily operations are structured around the owner/operator in Greensboro, NC, with maintenance considerations driven by the twin GE Honda HF-120 turbofan engines and the aircraft’s composite fuselage design inherent to the HondaJet family.
The Honda HA-420 occupies a light business jet niche emphasizing fuel efficiency, cabin comfort, and high cruise speed relative to cabin size; this example’s 422 kts cruise and 43,000 ft ceiling reflect that performance envelope. Competing models in the segment include other light jets offering similar range and seating, with buyer and charter demand often driven by operating cost, dispatch reliability, and updated avionics like the customized Garmin G3000 installed here. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe center on the HF-120 engine program, manufacturer support from Honda Aircraft Company, and the aircraft’s registration and ownership provenance under HONDA AVIATION SERVICE CO INC.