Honda Flies A Fuel-Efficient Jet Prototype
• technologyreview.comHonda has moved closer to bringing its first jet to market—one that uses 20 percent less fuel than similar-sized planes while also flying faster. A prototype of Honda's light jet, which will seat five to six passengers and is scheduled to go on sale next year, made its first flight last month.
The airplane makes extensive use of composite materials—a
combination of carbon fiber and resins that reduces a plane's weight. So
far the materials are rare in business jets, though they've become
common in small, home-built kit planes. They are also beginning to see
more use by big jet makers such as Airbus and Boeing, which are seeking
ways to reduce fuel consumption.
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