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HondaJet Elite II Gains FAA Approval for Self-Landing Tech

2/11/2026

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Honda Aircraft Company has received FAA certification for its Emergency Autoland (EAL) technology in HondaJet Elite II, enabling the aircraft to land itself if the pilot becomes incapacitated.
This technology, unique to the U.S., uses Garmin avionics to determine the best airport for landing based on various factors.
The system can activate automatically or via a passenger button.
Honda aims to expand EAL certifications to other countries in the future.

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Honda Aircraft Company has received FAA certification for its Emergency Autoland (EAL) technology in HondaJet Elite II, enabling the aircraft to land itself if the pilot becomes incapacitated.
This technology, unique to the U.S., uses Garmin avionics to determine the best airport for landing based on various factors.
The system can activate automatically or via a passenger button.
Honda aims to expand EAL certifications to other countries in the future.