Honda Aero, Inc. (HAI) was awarded the “Diamond Award” of the William (Bill) O’Brien Aviation Maintenance Technician Awards Program by the FAA, in recognition of high standard skills such as the quality and training level of the maintenance technicians.

HAI, responsible for the production and the heavy maintenance of GE Honda's HF120 Turbofan Engine, started these activities in 2013. The HAI has produced over 500 units and the flee of HF120 Turbofan Engines gas accumulated of 400,000 hours in operation.

Shinji Tsukiyama, president of HAI

“I am proud that our MRO* team received the FAA AMT Diamond Award of Excellence which is the aviation industry’s highest honor for maintenance. This Diamond Award provides more assurance that Honda Aero is dedicated to maintaining superior skillsets, delivering excellent engine maintenance, and maximizing worldwide customer satisfaction.”

*MRO: Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul

About HAI

Established        : October 2004
Investment ratio : Honda Motor., Ltd. 100%
Representative   : Shinji Tsukiyama
Headquarter       : Burlington, North Carolina (USA)

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