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Spinoff story
Innovative Design Propels Small Jet Faster, Farther with Less Fuel
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
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Overview
Honda is best known for budget-friendly, fuel-efficient family cars—not high-powered jets. But that’s just what Honda Aircraft, a division of Honda based in Greensboro, North Carolina, sells. The HondaJet’s innovative design was validated at Langley Research Center’s National Transonic Facility, one of only two wind tunnels like it in the world. NASA facilities and expertise gave Honda confidence to move into production. Since late 2015, the company has delivered more than 100 of its affordable and speedy private jets around the world.