GE Honda Aero Engines’ (GHAE) HF120 engine fleet, which powers the HondaJet light business jet, has crossed 200,000 flight hours. The engine entered service in 2015 and is used by operators in 42 countries. GE Honda Aero Engines was established in February 2004, when Honda formed a joint venture business with the General Electric Company (GE).
Melvyn Heard, President, GHAE, said the HF120 engine has demonstrated best-in-class reliability and cost of ownership for our global customers. “With the engine’s exceptional record on inflight performance, efficiency, and reliability, our customers can be confident that the HF120 engine will continue to exceed their expectations,”
The HF120 turbofan engine is rated at 2,095 lbs of thrust and features proprietary combustion technology that allows it to achieve emission targets required of much larger engines. The engine features a wide-chord, compound swept fan blisk, along with composite outer guide vanes and the use of innovative turbine blade and combustor materials, such as superalloys used in the hot section.
According to GHAE, the smart placement of the rotor dynamic resonant frequencies outside the engine taxi and flight settings minimises unwanted cabin noise. GHAE also offers prognostic engine monitoring to minimise downtime and provide longer uninterrupted service.
GHAE offers long-term Engine Maintenance Care (EMCSM) programmes with two levels of service coverage: EMC2, a hands-off solution for customers requiring comprehensive service, and EMCb, which is predominantly a parts-only programme.