Honeywell has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to begin delivering its Flight Management System (FMS) software upgrade that provides advanced GPS-enabled approaches and access to Future Air Navigation System (FANS) routes in congested air spaces and oceanic airways.
The Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval from the FAA allows the company’s new FMS 6.1 software upgrade to be installed in aircraft with Honeywell’s FMZ-2000 flight management system. Approximately 600 aircraft will be eligible for the upgrade including Falcon 900B, Hawker 800XP and Challenger 601 aircraft. Honeywell expects follow-on certifications for other FMZ-2000 platforms, including Bombardier Global Express, Gulfstream G-IV and G-V, Falcon 900EX, Citation X and Embraer Legacy 600/650 aircraft.
To learn more about the FMZ-2000 6.1 software upgrade read the press release or visit www.FlyWhatsNext.com.
Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Honeywell announced that its high-performance, shock-tolerant artillery Tactical Advanced Land Inertial Navigator (aTALIN™) has been selected by the U.S. Army for the M119 howitzer under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with potential value of up to $65 million.
Unlike other systems which require external shock isolation, the aTALIN design incorporates internal shock isolation, reducing setup and calibration time and increasing system reliability to improve mission effectiveness.
Honeywell’s TALIN family of products, used for various combat vehicle applications, provides continuous, self-contained, accurate location and pointing information for enhanced situational awareness, far target location, target acquisition, weapon and sensor pointing. The aTALIN utilizes the latest ring laser gyro and accelerometer technology in conjunction with an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) and internal shock isolation system.
For more information, read the press release.
Posted on Monday, August 16, 2010
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Honeywell’s HTF7500E engine, selected to power Embraer’s new Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 series aircraft has passed its First Engine To Test (FETT) milestone.
“The engine has delivered full-rated thrust in static and flight testing,” said Ron Rich, Vice President, Propulsion, Honeywell Aerospace. In the first phase of testing, the HTF7500E has completed nearly 60 hours of testing, including 79 starts and has over 20 hours of flight test time on our Boeing 757 test bed.”
HTF7500E has a 34.2-inch fan and a bypass ratio of 4.2. The engine is configured with four axial compressor stages, a single centrifugal compressor, an effusion-cooled combustor, a two-stage high-pressure turbine and a three-stage low-pressure turbine driving a high-efficiency fan. The engine will be offered with an on-condition maintenance program from the first day in service.
Honeywell will provide the HTF7500E to Embraer as an integrated powerplant system (IPPS) including nacelle, thrust reverser and all engine mounted accessories. Other Honeywell components and systems on the Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 series aircraft include the 36-150 Auxiliary Power Unit, Environmental Control System and electronic fuel controls.
The HTF7500E engine is expected to certify in 2011.
For more information, read the press release.
Posted on Friday, August 13, 2010
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Honeywell acquired E-Mon, LLC, a leading manufacturer of electric submetering products and systems. The acquisition will enable Honeywell to offer a more complete energy efficiency portfolio to a broader customer base and strengthens its offerings in support of the smart grid.
Submeters enable facility owners, such as property managers, schools and universities, government facilities, manufacturers, or shopping centers, to better control and manage energy costs. A submeter measures energy consumption by tenant or department, and enables property owners to analyze consumption and usage patterns, helps identify failing equipment and system inefficiencies, and can verify facility energy conservation programs – all of which are critical capabilities in a smart grid environment.
E-Mon, based in Langhorne, PA, will be integrated into Honeywell Environmental and Combustion Controls (ECC), which is part of Honeywell’s Automation and Control Solutions business. ECC’s products, components and systems deliver temperature control, comfort, energy conservation, and safety to more than 150 million homes and 10 million buildings worldwide.
For more information, read the press release.
Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010
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Honeywell Chairman and CEO Dave Cote appeared on CNBC’s Closing Bell news program to discuss Honeywell’s financial outlook, global economic conditions, and his position on the U.S. Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform with host Maria Bartiromo.
“We’re seeing a rebound. It’s been kind of surprising, but with the exception of commercial aerospace sales, everything else seems to be coming back,” says Cote. “We saw improvements in the U.S., Europe, Asia, China, India, and the Middle East – it was really across the board and it’s one of the reasons why I’m encouraged. Still, we’re staying cautious in our outlook.”
Honeywell expects 2010 sales of $32.4-32.9 billion, earnings in the range of $2.40-2.50 per share on a reported basis ($3.14-3.24, excluding non-cash pension expense), and free cash flow of $3.1-3.3 billion (cash flow from operations of $3.8-4.0 billion).
For more information, read the online CNBC article and watch the interview.
Posted on Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) visited a Honeywell Aerospace site in Phoenix, Arizona (34th St.) on August 6 to meet with members of the Honeywell Aerospace leadership team, tour the engines and APU assembly and testing areas, and hold a meeting with employees.
Senator McCain, who is a decorated U.S. Navy veteran, former prisoner of war, and current member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, visited the assembly lines for the T55 engine for the Chinook 47 helicopter and the TPE 331 engine on the Predator unmanned aerial vehicle. He also learned more about Honeywell Green Jet Fuel™, which has been successfully demonstrated on commercial and military platforms, and about Honeywell’s commercial offerings, including the APU 131-series and the HTF7000 business jet engine.
While on site, Senator McCain held an open forum meeting with more than 200 employees. He discussed state issues, including illegal immigration, unemployment rates, and economic recovery, as well as federal and international topics ranging from defense acquisition and U.S. export reform to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The senator encouraged employees to be proud of the work they do for the end users of Honeywell products and technologies and for being an important part of Arizona’s industrial base.
For more information, visit Honeywell Aerospace’s website.
Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2010
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