The makers of the widly popular Honda Civic, are taking their skills to the skies - building and launching their first aircraft. Does this mean pilot licenses will now be accepted at Honda of Frontenac? Probably not.

After completing months of initial testing, the Honda F2 Aircraft is one step closer to a HondaJet program certification.

"The first flight of a flight test aircraft is an important milestone for an aircraft certification program, and the fact that we achieved F2's first flight shortly after receiving its engines illustrates our team's preparation and readiness," said Michimasa Fujino, President and CEO of Honda Aircraft Company.¹

F2's flight was the result of extensive planning and hard work, he continued, and added that flying in this new aircraft was an "exhilarating" experience.

Honda plans to fly two more test aircraft, F3 and F4, in 2012. They will also start structural testing this month, with additional tests being run in 2012, coinciding with the other launches.

Soon, might be checking into Honda Airlines for your next trip.

Source: ¹http://www.marketwatch.com/story/honda-aircraft-achieves-first-flight-of-third-faa-conforming-hondajet-and-announces-milestone-on-remaining-test-fleet-2011-12-20