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The news below are chronologically listed in the sequence they were announced.
Please be reminded that their contents and related information may differ from what they have developed by now.

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2018

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October 12

GE Honda obtained the type certification effective in Japan for the HF120 turbofan engine.

2017

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April 11

Honda won the “2017 Science and Technology Award” in the development category from Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

2016

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May 24

GE Honda obtained the type certification effective in Europe for the HF120 turbofan engine.

2015

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March 18

The aircraft engine plant of Honda Aero, Inc. acquired their Production Certification from FAA.

2014

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November 13

Honda Aero, Inc. began shipment of the HF120 turbofan engine.

October 21

GE Honda announced the progress toward the entry into service of the HF120 turbofan engine.

May 20

GE Honda announced that they would begin shipment of the HF120 turbofan engine and select maintenance service facilities.

2013

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December 16

GE Honda obtained the Type Certification for the HF120 turbofan engine.

2007

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November 29

Honda Aero, Inc. broke ground for a new office building and a jet engine plant.

September 12

GE Honda began a full performance verification test on the HF120 turbofan engine.

July 18

Honda Aero, Inc. announced that they would construct a new office building and a jet engine plant in Burlington, North Carolina. (Announcement of a construction plan)

2004

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October 13

GE and Honda established a joint venture for small business engines.

July 15

Honda decided to establish a subsidiary company for aircraft engines in the US, and founded a new R&D exclusively for aircraft engines.

February 16

Honda and GE concluded a business partnership on development of engines for small business jets.

2003

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December 16

Honda independently developed the HF118 turbofan engine.