Press release
GE Honda Aero Engines Names Straight Flight as an Authorized Service Provider for the HF120 Engine
Burlington, N.C. – April 22, 2026 – GE Honda Aero Engines (GHAE) announced today that Straight Flight has been added to its global network of Authorized Service Providers (ASP) for the HF120 engine, expanding maintenance and support capabilities for HF120 operators.
Straight Flight, an FAA Part 145 Approved Repair Station based at Centennial Airport (KAPA) in Centennial, Colorado, will provide HF120 line maintenance and engine support services for the growing fleet. The addition of Straight Flight enhances GHAE's ability to provide high-quality, responsive support across North America.
"We are pleased to welcome Straight Flight to our global Authorized Service Provider network," said Tim Varga, President, GE Honda Aero Engines. "Straight Flight's decades of experience, strong technical capabilities, and commitment to customer service align well with GHAE's standards and will provide owners and operators with additional high-quality support options."
With nearly four decades of experience, Straight Flight continues to expand its technical capabilities through specialized training, tooling, and direct access to manufacturer resources, supporting advanced propulsion systems such as the HF120 engine.
"This partnership reflects our shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer support," said Mark Singer, General Manager of Straight Flight. "By working closely with GE Honda Aero Engines, we are expanding our ability to deliver reliable, on-time, and on-budget solutions while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality."
GE Honda Aero Engines' Authorized Service Providers perform line maintenance and engine removal and support rental engine use for HF120 shop visits. The ASP network also promotes, sells, and facilitates GHAE's highly regarded Engine Maintenance Care (EMC) program, with customers utilizing the ASP network for warranty and EMC services. The EMC program delivers comprehensive coverage for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, parts, labor, and rental engine support, empowering operators to fly with predictable costs and confidence across the full engine lifecycle.
HF120 Technologies Include:
- - A wide-chord, compound, swept front fan blisk with composite outlet guide vanes
- - A high-temperature titanium impeller in the compressor for maximum pressure ratio and stall-free performance
- - A compact reverse-flow combustor with single-stage air-blast fuel nozzles
- - Advanced materials in the high-pressure turbine, a two-stage low-pressure turbine, and a counter-rotating high- and low-pressure spool shaft system
Rated at 2,095 pounds of thrust, the HF120 engine sets new standards for fuel efficiency, durability, low noise, and reduced emissions, with more than 600,000 total flight hours accumulated across operations, in 18 countries worldwide.
About Straight Flight
Founded in June 1986 by two certified A&P technicians, Straight Flight began as Rocky Mountain Straight Flight and relocated to Centennial Airport in 1989. In 1999, the company constructed its primary hangar, still in use today, and adopted the Straight Flight name. In 2007, the company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Sierra Nevada Corporation. A major expansion in 2009 added advanced composite repair services.
Straight Flight is an FAA Part 145 Approved Repair Station holding multiple ratings, including rare FAA Class 1 and Class 3 certifications. In 2026, in-house engineering services were added to further enhance customer support. Today, Straight Flight employs more than 70 professionals supporting aircraft repair, modification, manufacturer service center operations, and general aviation and corporate aircraft maintenance.
About GE Honda Aero Engines
GE Honda Aero Engines is a 50/50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Honda Aero, LLC, formed in 2004 and headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina. The joint company integrates GE Aerospace's expertise with Honda's advanced engineering and manufacturing capabilities.
The HF120 engine program was launched in 2006 and selected to power the Honda Aircraft Company's advanced very light jet, the HondaJet.
For more information, visit www.gehonda.com.
For questions on GE Honda Aero Engines business, please contact info@honda-aero.com.
HF120 is a registered trademark of GE Honda Aero Engines. EMC is a registered service mark of GE Honda Aero Engines.