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Honda fulfils founder's dream and takes to the skies

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The Honda badge has finally truly won its wings with the launch of the company's first-ever aircraft. It is an executive jet Honda says is quieter, 20% more fuel-efficient and with operating costs a third of its rivals. The Hondajet is to go on a 13-nation tour, fulfilling a long-delayed dream of the late Soichiro Honda who founded the company in 1946. With the demise of Saab Honda is now the only vehicle and plane manufacturer. It is also the first plane in Japanese history to be made entire… READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2015/04/23/honda-fulfils-founder-s-dream-and-takes-to-the-skies euronews business brings you latest updates from the world of finance and economy, in-depth analysis, interviews, infographics and more Subscribe for daily dose of business news: http://bit.ly/1pcHCzj Made by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

About Soichiro Honda

Soichiro Honda was a Japanese engineer and industrialist. In 1948, he established Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and oversaw its expansion from a wooden shack manufacturing bicycle motors to a multinational automobile and motorcycle manufacturer.

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