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

16 July

ReleaseVertical Aerospace and Near Earth Autonomy partner to equip Valo aircraft for uncrewed defence and commercial operations

13 July

ReleaseVertical Aerospace shares business update ahead of Farnborough International Airshow

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.

27 March

ReleaseVertical Aerospace selects Isoclima as strategic transparency partner for Valo

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.

22 December

ReleaseVertical Aerospace doubles flight test capacity with final prototype

9 December

ReleaseVertical Aerospace unveils Valo - the eVTOL aircraft set to redefine Urban Air Mobility and usher in a new era of flight

8 December

ReleaseVertical Aerospace partners with Syensqo to support industrialisation plan for the VX4 aircraft

4 November

ReleaseVertical Aerospace provides third quarter update, demonstrating momentum on transition flight testing, business plan updates and best-in-class aircraft

15 May

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.

13 May

ReleaseVertical Aerospace provides first quarter 2025 operating update, demonstrating momentum towards certification and commercialisation

6 February

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.

8 January

ReleaseHoneywell and NXP expand partnership to accelerate next-generation aviation technology

13 November

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.

17 July

ReleaseVertical Aerospace unveils most advanced and powerful full-scale VX4 prototype ahead of flight test programme

3 July

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.

12 September

ReleaseHoneywell partners with National Renewable Energy Lab on hydrogen fuel storage

17 October

ReleaseHyundai Motor Group's Supernal and Honeywell announce Advanced Air Mobility avionics collaboration

27 July

ReleaseArcher selects Honeywell for supply of actuators and climate system technology for its production aircraft, adding to its growing supply base of aerospace industry leaders

31 May

ReleaseHoneywell's 1-megawatt generator achieves new milestone

2 February

ReleaseWinning at Dodgeball: Honeywell smart drone radar avoids collisions automatically in high-stakes test

14 October

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.

18 August

ReleaseNew Honeywell technology for light drones increases range threefold with cleaner, quieter hydrogen fuel cells

16 June

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.

10 June

ReleaseVertical Aerospace announces intention to become publicly traded company via merger with Broadstone Acquisition Corp.

27 May

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

ReleaseHoneywell selected by Vertical Aerospace to provide flight deck technologies for urban air mobility demonstrator vehicle

23 June

ReleaseHoneywell paves the way to bring autonomous landing capabilities to urban air mobility

18 June

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