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GE Honda HF120 Hits Milestone
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The GE Honda Aero Engines HF120, which powers the HondaJet, has surpassed 200,000 flight hours since its 2015 entry-into-service.
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Since entering service in 2015, the GE Honda Aero Engines (GHAE) HF120 has surpassed 200,000 flight hours. The 2,095-pound thrust engine powers the HondaJet fleet, which numbers 207 in operation in 42 countries. Designed with simple architecture, the HF120 uses proprietary technology to achieve low emissions targets, reduced fuel consumption, and less noise.

The engines, which are produced at the GHAE plant in Burlington, North Carolina, are maintained by a worldwide authorized service provider network supported by a 24/7 GE Honda operations center and a team of dedicated field managers.

“This engine has demonstrated best-in-class reliability and cost of ownership for our global customers,” said GHAE president Melvyn Heard, adding the milestone is also a testament to the manufacturer's product support team. "With the engine’s exceptional record on inflight performance, efficiency, and reliability, our customers can be confident that the HF120 engine will continue to exceed their expectations.”