Honda Aircraft Company / 2019

N420NC

Honda HA-420 (HondaJet)

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 flights

No flight history available

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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.