The Honda Aircraft Company has reached a major milestone by completing the first-ever flight of a twin-turbine very light jet powered entirely by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
The test was carried out using a production model HondaJet, fueled with a blend of Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA) Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene and Hydrodeoxygenated Synthetic Aromatic Kerosene. The flight took place over Greensboro, North Carolina, with the aircraft landing at Honda Aircraft’s headquarters at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
The aircraft was powered by the HF120 engine, developed jointly by Honda and General Electric. The engine has been widely recognized for its performance and efficiency in the light jet category.
While HondaJets in service can already operate on a 50% SAF blend, this fully SAF-powered flight marks a major step forward in Honda’s efforts to cut carbon emissions in aviation.
Honda said the achievement aligns with its broader environmental goals, highlighting that the HondaJet is already the most fuel-efficient aircraft in its class—consuming about 20% less fuel than comparable models. The aircraft has also received multiple awards for its innovation and leadership in sustainable aviation technology.
