# $4.5 Million Auto Jets (UPDATE) The HondaJet First Air Flight Boasts Success By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-12-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hondajet-first-air-flight References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/honda-completes-first-flight-of-its-faa-conforming-hondajet/) & [wired](http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/12/honda-takes-to-the-sky/) By now you've heard of the infamous HondaJet created by [Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-work-vehicle) automakers, but have you heard it has finally succeeded in completing a problem-free test flight? Yes, that's right, if you're fully committed to purchasing yourself a [private plane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnifica-airmagnifica-air), this bad boy is all set and ready to go. As of this moment, plans of delivery for the HonaJet is set to be in 2012. After being in the air for 51 minutes on December 20, 2010, I can't wait to be able to get my hands on one of these -- after I win the lottery, of course. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Private Planes:** Honda's success with the HondaJet hints at a rising demand for high-end aircraft with advanced technology. - **Aviation Innovation:** Honda's successful creation of the HondaJet inspires other companies to create aircraft with advanced technology that is efficient and faster. - **Autonomous Aircraft:** Honda's creation of the HondaJet inspires other aircraft manufacturers to create autonomous planes that are safe, efficient and eco-friendly. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Aerospace and Defense:** The successful creation and testing of HondaJet will inspire investments in the aerospace and defense industry. - **Automotive:** Honda's HondaJet production aligned with its automotive production suggests cross-sectoral innovations where the automotive industry leverages aircraft technology. - **Luxury Goods:** Honda's HondaJet shows potential for growth in the luxury goods market, particularly for consumers who leverage private planes for business or leisure travel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Fast Private Jets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-8000.md) - [Air Travel-Certified Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klein-vision-aircar.md) - [Functional Flying Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a5-evtol.md) - [Flight-Equipped Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroht.md) - [Epochal Electric VTOLs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epochal-electric-vtol.md) - [Road-Legal Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchblade-1.md) - [Flying Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-car-concepts.md) - [Self-Landing Hobbyist Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-aircraft-e1000-ax.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Hypersonic Airplanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-magnetar.md)