N918A

N918A is a HONDA HA-420 HondaJet, a twin-engine jet operated by JETKO LLC. SkyMeter has tracked 182 flights totalling 323 hours of airtime via ADS-B across 2 callsigns. The most frequent segment is KBED to KTEB. Service window in our records spans 381 days. Of those flights, 44 (24.2%) carry at least one detected incident: a go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The HONDA HA-420 HondaJet has a 40 ft wingspan, a maximum takeoff weight of 9,039 lb.

About the HONDA HA-420 HondaJet

The HondaJet represents Honda's bold entry into aviation manufacturing, becoming the first production aircraft from a company better known for automobiles and motorcycles. Certified in 2015 after decades of development, the HA-420 introduced a revolutionary over-the-wing engine mount configuration that reduces cabin noise, increases fuel efficiency, and creates more interior space than conventional rear-fuselage designs. This distinctive layout, combined with an all-composite fuselage and natural-laminar-flow wing, helped the HondaJet claim the title of fastest, highest-flying, and most fuel-efficient aircraft in the very light jet category at its debut.

The twin-engine jet seats up to six passengers and cruises at 420 knots with a range of 1,437 nautical miles, making it a popular choice for owner-pilots and small charter operations. Its GE Honda HF120 turbofans, a joint venture between GE Aviation and Honda Aero, deliver 2,050 pounds of thrust each while maintaining remarkably low noise signatures. The type has dominated the very light jet market since 2017, consistently outselling competitors and earning recognition for its blend of performance, efficiency, and innovative engineering.

SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.