Conventional wisdom has long held that mounting the jet engines over the wing of the aircraft creates unfavorable aerodynamic interference. But through extensive experimentation and testing, Honda engineers discovered an optimal over-the-wing engine mount configuration that actually achieves lower drag than the standard rear-fuselage engine mount design.
And because there are no fuselage-mounted engine supports, interior cabin space is maximized. It is one of several key innovations that distinguishes HondaJet from others in its class.