Honda Aero, LLC. (HAI) Associate John Markowski has been awarded the "2025 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40”. This award is presented annually by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) to recognize young professionals under the age of 40 who are making significant contributions to the industry. Markowski will attend the award ceremony at the NBAA convention held in Las Vegas from October 14 to 16, 2025.Congratulations on your achievement!

John Markoski

“I’m just really honored to be recognized like this. I’m honored to be part of this group of people with really impressive resumes and accomplishments. The HF120 engine and HondaJet are very new to the aviation industry. The engine is cutting edge and very efficient. The tools and products we use are industry leading, and I enjoy being part of a strong team. I really enjoy the problem solving.”

Yoshihiko Wajima, President & CEO of HAI

“We’re thrilled to announce that John Markoski, MRO^*1/Production Engineer at Honda Aero, has been named one of the 2025 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40 Award Recipients by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). John’s journey from an A&P^*2 maintenance technician to leading engine assembly and MRO operations exemplifies the dedication and innovation we value at Honda Aero. His work directly supports missions that positively impact our customers’ lives — a testament to the power of precision and passion in aviation. We’re proud to have John on our team and celebrate this well-deserved recognition!”

About HAI

Established         : October 2004
President & CEO : Yoshihiko Wajima
Headquarter        : Burlington, North Carolina (USA)

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*1 Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul
*2 Airframe and Powerplant