N1RJ2018 HondaJet

Overview

The airframe bearing tail number N1RJ is a 2018-built Honda HA-420 HondaJet manufactured by Honda Aircraft Company, serial 42000109. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is owned and operated by Jackson Executive Transport LLC, an LLC based in Jackson, MI, US. This airframe entered service in 2018 and its current operator/home base is recorded as Jackson, Michigan; ownership and registry are maintained under the named LLC. Valuation and public condition records for this specific airframe are Not published.

Operations & Cabin

The typical cabin arrangement for this airframe is a single-pilot configuration with seating for five passengers (1 crew + 5 pax typical), with an alternate configuration capable of accommodating two crew and four passengers (2 crew + 4 pax). The installed avionics suite is a Garmin G3000, providing integrated flight management, touchscreen controls, and modern situational awareness for both single- and two-pilot operations. Operated by Jackson Executive Transport LLC out of Jackson, MI, the HA-420 in this configuration is well suited to short- to medium-range business missions up to its published 1,223 nm range and high-speed cruise at 422 kts, commonly used for regional point-to-point charters, corporate shuttles, or owner-flown executive transport. Routine maintenance considerations follow Honda Aircraft Company and GE Honda HF120 vendor schedules; specific maintenance history and logs for N1RJ are not publicly disclosed.

Model & Market Context

The Honda HA-420 HondaJet occupies the light business jet niche, offering high cruise speeds and a high-altitude ceiling of 43,000 ft compared to many entry-level light jets. Competing models typically include small-cabin light jets with similar mission profiles; buyer and charter demand often emphasizes speed, fuel efficiency, and low operating noise. For prospective owners or operators, maintenance and resale considerations center on adherence to factory-recommended inspections for the GE Honda HF120 engines, avionics updates for the Garmin G3000 fit, and transparent ownership/maintenance records to support market valuation.