SUN ‘n FUN
Welcomes Full Honda Product Lineup, Including HondaJet
Lakeland, FL – The annual SUN ‘n
FUN International Fly-In and Expo is famous for being “Spring Break for
Pilots”, bringing thousands of aviation enthusiasts from all over the world to
Lakeland Linder Airport in Lakeland, Florida for 43 years. This year, Honda is
teaming up with SUN ‘n FUN and Banyan Air Service to bring a unique and
spectacular display. Known for its innovative and premium quality products
across multiple industries, the Honda brand will be well represented in several
exhibits and activities including, for the first time at SUN ‘n FUN, the fully
certified HondaJet.
Honda Power Equipment has been a
major sponsor and supporter of SUN ‘n FUN for many years, hosting a regular
exhibit, supplying generators, remote lighting, landscaping power tools, and
other critical equipment to help the SUN ‘n FUN organizers prepare for and
service their massive event. For 2017, they will add an exciting display of
Honda Power Sports and Honda Marine products to their area in the main Exhibit
complex, and, in partnership with Banyan Air Service, they will host an airside
display.
Banyan Air is excited to provide
the first SUN ‘n FUN appearance of the HondaJet. The beautiful, recently
certified HondaJet, world-renowned for its “Ultimate Balance of Innovation and
Inspiration” will be joined by the Honda Generators-sponsored Race 90 T-6, a
perennial top finisher at the storied “Fastest Motorsport on Earth” held at
Stead Field, Nevada each year, along with Honda Marine, Honda Power Sports and
Honda Auto exhibit on the Runway 5/23 display area showcasing the amazing depth
of Honda products.
“We are truly excited to bring
the wide array of Honda’s product lineup to SUN ‘n FUN 2017,” said Tom Pernice,
Sr. Marketing Specialist for Honda Power Equipment. “Honda Power Equipment has
been involved with SUN n FUN for years, but now show goers can see and
appreciate the many items Honda manufactures, all in one place at an amazing
venue. It is going to be really fun.”
Mike O’Keeffe, Senior Vice
President of Banyan Air Service of Ft. Lauderdale, oversees the sales of the
HondaJet as the regional dealer for the sleek new business aircraft. “SUN ‘n
FUN is a great event, and we are very pleased to be a part of it this year to
introduce the HondaJet to show attendees,” he said in a recent statement.
“Seeing it fly up close will
really give people an excellent perspective of the cutting edge technology,
refined and impressive performance. The SUN ‘n FUN airshow environment really
lets the HondaJet show off.”
And fly it will, according to
Greg Gibson, SUN ‘n FUN Director of Operations and Business Development. “SUN
‘n FUN is the perfect venue for the HondaJet to be presented. We have an
educated and demanding crowd that expects to see the cutting-edge technology of
today as well as the finest of aviation’s history, so we really have a treat
for them this year. Honda is a great sponsor and supporter, and we are thrilled
to have the HondaJet in the air and on display”
Gibson confirmed that not only
will the HondaJet fly in the daily flyby showcase prior to the aerobatic
airshow, but that it will be joined by the Race 90 T6 in a unique formation
appearance of Honda branded aircraft.
On the ground product side, Honda
will introduce Miimo, their new robotic lawn mower, which will be in operation
at the Honda display near the Sunset Grille. The exhibit will display products
from Honda Power Equipment, Honda Marine, and Honda Power Sports., In addition,
attendees have the opportunity to register to win some great Honda prizes,
including a Honda EU2000i Generator, a ride with the AeroShell Aerobatic Team,
a Big Green Egg Prize Package, or a Richard Petty NASCAR Driving Experience.
Patrons can also look for Honda
Charging Stations around the grounds. “Honda Power is there when and where you
need it,” said Pernice, “so if you need to charge your mobile phone, camera or
any other hand held electronic device, feel free to plug in for all the power
you need to enjoy capturing and sharing the excitement at this year’s SUN ‘n
FUN.”
The SUN ‘n FUN International
Fly-In & Expo is prepared for an action-packed show, which will include
performances by the US Navy Blue Angels and the largest gathering of P-51
Mustangs in close to a decade. Air show and workshop schedules, camping
reservations, registration for activities, and ticketing information can be
found on the SUN ‘n FUN website at flysnf.org. As always, safety will be a top
priority.
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