Honda Aircraft Company to Exhibit HondaJet at EAA AirVenture 2026, Debuts Deep Sea Blue Color for Elite S
Why It MattersAnniversary milestones and cosmetic customization options give light-jet manufacturers a low-cost way to sustain buyer interest at major airshows between all-new model launches.
What happened
Honda Aircraft Company confirmed it will exhibit the HondaJet at Booth 407 during EAA AirVenture 2026. The company is showcasing a new deep sea blue exterior color option for the HondaJet Elite S at the event.
Honda Aircraft Company also marked ten years since receiving type certification for the HondaJet.
Industry impact & what to watch
Airshow appearances like this one let manufacturers keep an existing model visible to buyers and operators without the cost of a new program, using color options and anniversary milestones to renew attention on a design that is a decade past certification.
For light-jet makers, exterior customization such as the deep sea blue option gives the sales and marketing side something concrete to present at EAA AirVenture even when the underlying aircraft type has not changed. What follows will be visible directly at Booth 407 when AirVenture 2026 opens.
