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News archive: Honeywell Aerospace

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2 July The agreement supports Vertical's progress toward Critical Design Review for Valo's certifiable design baseline.

Vertical adds Astronics to Valo supplier line-up

Astronics will supply the low-voltage power distribution system for Vertical's eVTOL aircraft under a long-term agreement.

10 June The concept combines a lifting fuselage with electrically powered boundary layer ingesting tail fans.

Electra advances hybrid-electric concept architecture for 2050

NASA-backed research has explored how electrification could deliver additional efficiency gains while remaining compatible with existing airline operations.

28 May Ho-Young Lee, Vice President of Hyundai WIA (centre-left), with members of the Hyundai WIA and Vertical Aerospace teams in front of Valo.

Vertical taps Hyundai supplier for Valo landing gear

The agreement expands the eVTOL programme’s supplier network as Vertical Aerospace advances toward certification and scaled aircraft production.

1 April The collaboration builds on more than a year of joint development to integrate Honeywell Aerospace’s SAMURAI Autonomous Airborne platform with Odys Aviation’s long-range Laila UAV.

Honeywell and Odys combine for airborne drone defence

The integrated system creates a mid-layer defence capability, extending protection across wide areas while reducing dependence on high-cost kinetic responses.

25 March

Honeywell ramps up defence output through DoW framework

A $500 million investment will increases manufacturing capacity, supporting higher output of defence systems already deployed across U.S. platforms.

25 March The Vertical Energy Centre has been upgraded with automated manufacturing processes to support certification and production.

Vertical advances Valo testing as battery production line goes live

The company strengthened its financial position during 2025, securing more than $175 million in capital to invest towards certification, testing and production.

12 March

Dassault unveils Falcon 10X large-cabin jet in Bordeaux

The next-generation flagship Falcon has been introduced with an all-composite wing built using Hexcel materials alongside a wider cabin and ultra-long-range performance.

12 February Evolito joins Honeywell, Syensqo and Aciturri as key suppliers on the Valo programme.

Evolito to power Vertical’s Valo eVTOL

A long-term agreement between the two companies supports certification plans and advances development toward commercial service in 2028.

15 January The light offers upgrade potential for future variants of the MV-75, including laser tracking and EO/IR system integration.

Honeywell supplies LED landing search light for MV-75

The system strengthens Honeywell’s contribution to the U.S. Army programme alongside its previously selected thermal management and power solutions.

11 December 2025 The G300 took off from Ben Gurion International Airport and flew for 2 hours and 25 minutes at Mach 0.75.

Super-midsize G300 completes first flight

First flight lasted over two hours at 30,000 feet and followed 2,000 hours of ground testing and two test aircraft already in production.

16 October 2025 Honeywell will maintain 24/7 white glove service for JetWave X customers.

Gulfstream works with Honeywell to certify JetWave X for business jets

The partnership aims to equip GIV, GV, G450, G500, G550, G600, G650 and G700 aircraft with high-speed, reliable connectivity for passengers and crew.

4 September 2025 Honeywell will lead the consortium from its Yeovil site, where more than 500 engineers are based.

Honeywell consortium secures UK funding for Project STRATA

The company and its industry partners aim to advance UK aerospace manufacturing with £14.1m of Aerospace Technology Institute support.

24 July 2025 Viasat's JetXP service is designed to enhance the JetWave X connectivity experience.

Honeywell achieves first JetWave X connection over Viasat

Bombardier and Dassault have committed to the high-speed satcom system, as JetWave X is readied for broader year-end certification and rollout later in 2025.

29 May 2025 Vertical is the only company flying a piloted winged eVTOL under UK Design Organisation Approval.

VX4 completes historic piloted wingborne eVTOL flight in UK airspace

UK CAA permitted the wingborne flight following a detailed safety review, with data confirming stable, efficient and quiet performance in real conditions.

15 May 2025 Honeywell and Vertical Aerospace have strengthened their ties with a long-term agreement to certify and produce the VX4 electric aircraft.

Honeywell expands Vertical partnership for VX4 production

The companies' collaboration has been extended to certify flight deck and controls as they target 2028 for the VX4's airworthiness and delivery milestone.

24 April 2025 The EL9 can take off and land in spaces as short as 150 feet.

Electra raises $115m to push EL9 towards certification

More than 2,200 EL9s have been pre-ordered by commercial and defence operators due to the aircraft's hybrid-electric Ultra Short capability.

6 March 2025 EPACS more than doubles the cooling capacity of the current system, supporting future upgrades throughout the aircraft’s service life.

Collins advances EPACS testing for F-35 upgrade

The power and cooling system demonstrator surpassed key milestones, proving its ability to support next-generation aircraft systems and wider military and commercial applications.

27 February 2025 JetWave X builds on a long-standing collaboration between Honeywell and Dassault to enhance the business jet experience.

Honeywell’s JetWave X to enhance connectivity for Falcons

The high-speed Ka-band system will be available as a line-fit and retrofit option, ensuring seamless global in-flight connectivity.

13 February 2025 The G650 aircraft family has set over 125 world speed records, including a round-the-world flight with one stop.

Final Gulfstream G650 rolls off the line

The last G650 has moved to Gulfstream’s Appleton facility for completions before delivery, while the fleet continues to set records and influence the next generation of aircraft.

12 December 2024 Collaboration scope may include multiple manufacturing points in the value stream, including components manufacturing through final products’ assembly and test of Honeywell’s flight control actuation systems.

Regal Rexnord and Honeywell collaborate on AAM and eVTOL solutions

The alliance blends Honeywell’s flight control system integration and certification expertise with Regal Rexnord’s advanced, automated manufacturing expertise to accelerate entry-into-service.

28 November 2024 Deutsche Aircraft plans to manufacture up to 48 D328eco aircraft per year at its state-of-the-art Final Assembly Line at Leipzig/Halle Airport.

Honeywell's HF radio system earns a place aboard the D328eco

As a high-frequency system, the HF-1050 enables communication over vast distances with built-in technology that reduces background noise, ensuring clearer transmissions between pilots and air traffic controllers.

31 July 2024 Electra’s Diana Siegel, CFO, and JP Stewart, VP and GM, with Honeywell Aerospace Technologies’ David Shilliday, VP and GM, and Taylor Alberstadt, Sr. Director, Global Sales & Account Management, announced the technology partnership and investment at the Farnborough Air Show.

Electra specifies Honeywell for key flight technology

Honeywell’s compact fly-by-wire (cFBW) flight control computers are augmented by electronics, rather than manual controls. The computer for the aircraft’s flight controls is about the size of a paperback book.

7 February 2024 Jim Currier. President and CEO, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies.

Honeywell invests $84 million in expansion of Kansas facility

The 560,000-square-foot facility manufactures components for avionics, safety and flight control systems and complex radio frequency systems for traffic collision avoidance, radar altimeters and weather radar.

1 February 2024 Thales, Honeywell, RECARO Aircraft Seating and FACC hace signed long-term supply agreements with Eve Air Mobility.

Recaro brings lightweight seating to Eve's eVTOL

Meanwhile, Thales will provide air data sensors and a computer, Honeywell will supply guidance, navigation and external lighting for the aircraft, and FACC will supply the horizontal and vertical tail.

21 December 2023

Boom Supersonic selects Anthem integrated flight deck for Overture

Honeywell successfully completed the first flight of its Anthem integrated flight deck using its Pilatus PC-12 test aircraft in May 2023, paving the way for Federal Aviation Administration certification.

13 December 2023 In the next step, the fuselage will be matched and joined with the aircraft's canards and main wings.

Lilium selects Honeywell cooling as jet enters production

Honeywell's MicroVCS high-speed, oil-free centrifugal compressor technology allows the system to be 22% lighter than conventional screw or scroll compressor-based vapour cycle cooling systems.

13 September 2023

Heart brings Honeywell flight controls onboard

Honeywell's next-generation compact fly-by-wire system is in an advanced stage of development on multiple aircraft, and is adaptable to the ES-30, allowing Heart to bring it to market quickly and cost-effectively.

6 July 2023 As part of an Enhanced Flight Vision System, HUDs enable pilots to take off and land at lower minima and thus avoid go-arounds and diversions.

Honeywell buys in HUD expertise from Saab

The heads-up display technology will be integrated into Honeywell Anthem, a new integrated flight deck, and will also be made available for Honeywell Primus Epic flight decks and standalone retrofit solutions.

8 June 2023 In the centre holding scissors: U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan, with Frederick Weyerhaeuser Piaseck (Chairman of the Board and Chief Technology Officer at PiAC) to the left and John Weyerhaeuser Piasecki (President and Chief Executive Officer at PiAC) to the right, also holding scissors.

Piasecki sets up shop in former Sikorsky factory

The company will transform the 219,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility into an advanced R&D centre for next-generation VTOL aircraft, Unmanned Aerial Systems and related enabling technologies.

17 May 2023 The crowds turn out for a landmark occasion for Anthem.

PC-12 is first to fly with Anthem in control

Honeywell Anthem's core architectural system offers a 50% reduction in size, weight and power and greater installation flexibility when compared to Honeywell's Primus Epic integrated avionics system.

10 May 2023 Honeywell will support development of the regional, amphibious PHA-ZE 100 aircraft.

Honeywell comes onboard for Jekta's seaplane

Honeywell avionics, electric engines, flight control systems and connectivity will all be discussed, with the final system architecture and integration to be confirmed by the end of 2023.

13 April 2023 Flying Whales intends to fly the first LCA60T in 2025 and plans to manufacture 150 aircraft in the next 10 years.

Flying Whales brings Honeywell generator onboard

Aboard the LCA60T, the generator will create a hybrid propulsion system by being integrated with a gearbox and a turbine that uses jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

9 February 2023 TT Electronics will play a part in developing the Anthem Dashboard.

Honeywell brings TT onboard for Anthem flight deck

TT has been selected as one of two strategic manufacturing partners to support multiple line replaceable units (LRUs) that comprise the Honeywell Anthem avionics suite.

19 January 2023 The systems are being trialled aboard an A350-1000 test aircraft.

DragonFly pilot assistance technology enters test phase

As well as automated diversions and landing assistance, Airbus UpNext has explored features for taxi assistance, which were tested in real-time conditions at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport.

5 October 2022 Cleared for commercial service.

China issues type certification for the COMAC C919

The C919 features an integrated propulsion system, bringing the Nexcelle joint venture-supplied nacelle, thrust reverser and exhaust system together with CFM International's LEAP-1C powerplant.

8 September 2022

Doroni looks for pre-orders ahead of prototype flight

The company is only accepting 36 pre-order reservations in the first year of production following product launch in Q4 2024, scaling slowly in order to ensure the highest level of quality and safety possible.

14 October 2021 Honeywell’s Anthem has already been selected by Vertical Aerospace and Lilium for their vertical takeoff and landing, all-electric aircraft, the VA-X4 and seven-seat Lilium Jet.

Honeywell unveils Anthem always-on cloud-connected cockpit system

Anthem supports growing levels of aircraft autonomy, leading to complete autonomous capabilities in the future as regulations allow. Honeywell says that flight plans can be uploaded without being near the aircraft.

12 August 2021 The all-electric Alice will boast AeroVue Touch displays with Synthetic Vision and Compact Fly-By-Wire systems.

Eviation brings BendixKing display onboard the Alice

The Alice will feature AeroVue Touch as a primary flight display and multifunction display, with Honeywell's SmartView Synthetic Vision System, moving map, charts, traffic and weather, and a vertical situation display.