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News archive: Honeywell Unmanned Aerial Systems and Urban Air Mobility (UAM)

Every Bulletin story and press release covering Honeywell Unmanned Aerial Systems and Urban Air Mobility (UAM), newest first.

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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.

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.

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 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 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.

6 February 2025 The Nuuva V300’s hybrid-electric VTOL system enables runway-independent cargo transport.

Pipistrel completes first hover of cargo UAV

The hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft will support logistics, humanitarian missions and commercial operations with a 600 pound payload.

13 November 2024

Cyient DLM wins deal with Honeywell to provide aircraft cooling

Cyient DLM has inked a 16-year program forecast to develop liquid cooling loops that will be used in select applications of Micro VCS.

3 July 2024 The test bed has been designed for aerodynamic and electrical performance evaluation of Lilium’s jet technology.

Lilium completes first electric jet propulsion tests

Testing of the propulsion unit, comprising two engines within a propulsion mounting system, was carried out at Lilium’s dedicated propulsion unit test bed, located at Lilium’s headquarters near Munich.

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.

16 June 2021 Honeywell will develop the 7-Seater Lilium Jet’s avionics and flight control systems.

Honeywell's dedicated UAM team steps aboard Lilium Jet

Avionics and flight control computers from Honeywell will be a key element for the Lilium Jet's electronic architecture, choreographing 36 surfaces while providing simple controls for a single pilot.

27 May 2021 The DESNO and Honeywell partnership will initially focus on the urban air mobility market.

Electrification experts develop electric propulsion systems for UAM

DENSO and Honeywell collaborate to develop and manufacture electric propulsion systems for electric air taxis and cargo aircraft and aim to have their first electric motor ready for flight tests in 2022.

29 October 2020

Honeywell to supply the brains for Pipistrel's Nuuva

Roughly the size of a paperback book, Honeywell's compact fly-by-wire system is intended for smaller autonomous cargo and UAM vehicles - and perfect, says Pipistrel, for its Nuuva V300.

21 October 2020 Ballard produces fuel cell systems that power unmanned aerial systems.

Honeywell brings UAM fuel cell expertise in house

After setting up a business dedicated to Urban Air Mobility, and opening a dedicated R&D lab, Honeywell has now acquired the assets of fuel cell manufacturer Ballard Unmanned Systems.