ANA HOLDINGS INC. and Honda
Aircraft Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a strategic
partnership supporting the expansion of the business jet market around the globe
by using Honda Aircraft's technologically advanced HondaJet.
ANA, ANA HOLDINGS' flagship
carrier and largest airline in Japan, which currently operates about 260
commercial airplanes throughout the world, will introduce current business jet
users and its commercial flight customers to the HondaJet by maximizing the
utilization of the aircraft. ANA will use the HondaJet for its charter and
feeder flights connecting them to the existing broad network at major travel
hubs in North America and Europe.
Honda Aircraft will support
various aspects of ANA's feeder and charter flights, including working with
global charter operators to provide exceptional coverage for ANA's customers and
establishing a framework for ground support functions at a variety of ANA's
transit locations.
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ANA HOLDINGS INC.
President and CEO Shinya Katanozaka and Honda Aircraft Company
President and CEO Michimasa Fujino |
"I am delighted that ANA
has chosen the HondaJet to support their arranged feeder and charter flight
operations," said Honda Aircraft President and CEO
Michimasa Fujino.
"I am confident the HondaJet will meet and exceed their customers' expectations
with its unrivaled speed, efficiency, luxurious features and comfort. I'm
looking forward to expanding the business jet market through the use of the
HondaJet by ANA."
ANA HOLDINGS INC. President
and CEO, Shinya Katanozaka
commented, "Through this strategic partnership and use of the HondaJet, ANA will
create new demand to utilize business jets, in particular for travelers of
various Japanese entities who value convenience and privacy in their overseas
travel."
Honda Aircraft has established a
worldwide dealer and authorized sales network to provide unsurpassed service and
support for HondaJet customers. The HondaJet authorized network spans
territories in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.
ANA will continue to create
premium value by introducing products and services that provide world class
experiences to its valued customers.
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