Originally Posted by
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AviationWeek just printed their pilot report:
HondaJet | Analysis and Pilot Report | Business Aviation content from Aviation Week
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The HondaJet interior fit, finish, and material quality is well behind a competitive Citation 525 series product or a EMB-500, with poor panel and cabinetry fitment.
Fred George of AviationWeek seemed to think differently:
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But the Profile only tells part of the story. The HondaJet raises the bar in entry-level light jets for passenger comfort, cabin quiet and baggage capacity. Optional luxury features, such as an externally serviced toilet and lavatory with running water, are not available in other light jets. The aircraft also has the best ride quality in turbulence of any entry-level light jet in production, in our opinion.
Fit and finish of this aircraft are unsurpassed in its class. Exterior surface tolerances are tight, all doors fit precisely and the paintwork is superb. The interior furnishings also are first rate, befitting of an aircraft that sells for more than $5.1 million with options.
I respect Fred's opinion. I would even agree that the interior "looks" nice. But when an interior specialist is picking apart deficiencies and making repairs on a HondaJet dealer's aircraft, that's much more telling than the relatively short period of time that Fred spent scrutinizing the aircraft for his report.