The Hondajet Elite II Business Jet Can Now Land Itself in an Emergency

Flying a HondaJet just got a little safer.

Honda Aircraft Company today announced that the Elite II will be equipped with Garmin’s Emergency Autoland (EAL) system, allowing it to land autonomously when needed. It is the first very light twinjet in the business segment to gain certification for the system by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). 

Honda says the installation of this safety tech has been “highly anticipated” by jet owners and operators…