GENEVA, 18 May 2015 – TAG Aviation announced today that it has renewed its dealer agreement with Honda Aircraft Company. As part of the HondaJet's first Europe tour, demonstration flights will be offered from TAG Aviation's bases in Geneva and Farnborough as well as in Leeds following EBACE.
TAG Aviation is the authorised HondaJet dealer for Southern Europe, covering: France, Monaco, Switzerland (Geneva and Vaud), Italy, San Marino, Andorra, Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar, Malta, Greece, Cyprus as well as Southern UK and Channel Islands, since 2008.
The HondaJet is an advanced light jet that delivers a superior combination of high speed and fuel efficiency. The HondaJet cruises faster, soars higher, offers more cabin room and uses less fuel than any other aircraft in its class. The HondaJet design incorporates advanced technologies and innovations, including the unique Over-The-Wing Engine Mount (OTWEM) configuration that dramatically improves performance and fuel efficiency by reducing aerodynamic drag at high speeds.
"At TAG Aviation, we are very excited to receive the HondaJet for the first time in Europe demonstrating its performance capabilities and unique design", said Graham Williamson, President Aircraft Management and Charter Services, TAG Aviation Europe. "We have long-standing experience in aircraft management and continue to raise the bar in business aviation client service. Our focus is to provide the strongest sales, service and support for HondaJet customers."
"TAG Aviation's outstanding reputation for customer service and established facilities in the U.K., France, Switzerland and Spain make it a strong partner to support HondaJet customers in Southern Europe," said Honda Aircraft Company President and CEO Michimasa Fujino. "We are proud to have a representative that shares Honda's commitment in making customers our highest priority."
Globally, TAG Aviation manages a fleet of over 120 aircraft, with around 50 available for charter. The company follows a unique approach to simplifying the complexities of aircraft ownership with unique turn-key solutions for each client. It leverages its fleet size and operational experience to deliver exceptional value and uncompromising results.
About TAG Aviation
TAG Aviation has pioneered industry standards in business aviation client service, safety systems, operational excellence and bespoke training, with a history dating back to 1966. TAG Aviation is a global company that includes TAG Aviation Europe, TAG Aviation Asia in Hong Kong and TAG Aviation Middle East in Bahrain. The company offers a broad range of business aviation services including aircraft management, charter, maintenance and FBO/handling. Globally, TAG Aviation manages a fleet of over 120 aircraft, with around 50 available for charter. The company also provides comprehensive maintenance and engineering services in eight locations (Geneva, Sion, Farnborough, Madrid, Paris, Clermont-Ferrand, Hong Kong and Lomé). The company is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and comprises of operating centres in Geneva, Farnborough (London), Madrid and Hong Kong. TAG Aviation's FBO facilities in Geneva and TAG Farnborough Airport, a sister company, have repeatedly been rated among the top three FBOs worldwide. TAG Aviation employs over 1,200 aviation professionals worldwide including nearly 600 pilots and cabin crew. TAG Global Training, TAG Aviation's training division, trains an average of 3,000 aviation professionals each year. www.tagaviation.com
About HondaJet
The HondaJet is the world's most advanced light business jet aircraft, with best-in-class advantages in performance, comfort, quality and efficiency. The HondaJet is the fastest, highest-flying, quietest, and most fuel-efficient jet in its class. The HondaJet incorporates many technological innovations in aviation design, including the unique Over-The-Wing Engine Mount (OTWEM) configuration that dramatically improves performance and fuel efficiency by reducing aerodynamic drag. The OTWEM design also reduces cabin sound, minimizes ground-detected noise, and allows for the roomiest cabin in its class, the largest baggage capacity, and a fully serviceable private aft lavatory. The HondaJet is powered by two highly fuel-efficient GE Honda HF120 turbofan jet engines, and is equipped with the most sophisticated glass flight deck available in any light business jet, a Honda-customized Garmin® G3000 next-generation, all-glass avionics system composed of three 14-inch landscape-format displays and dual touch-screen controllers. The HondaJet is Honda's first commercial aircraft and lives up to the company's reputation for superior performance, efficiency, quality and value.
