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Honeywell China Aerospace Academy Opens; Provides Training to Customers

honeywellnews — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:22:31 +0000

The Honeywell China Aerospace Academy (HCAA) recently opened in Shanghai to offer customers in China advanced training to better understand Honeywell’s technology and improve their management expertise.

At the opening, Honeywell Chairman and CEO Dave Cote was joined by Zhang Qingwei, Chairman of Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), representatives from other leading Chinese companies, and Honeywell senior leaders.

“We’ve done a lot of ‘seed planting’ in China because we’re committed to supporting China’s continuing development in commercial aviation,” said Cote. “We’re investing in China’s future and demonstrating our ongoing commitment to supporting strong partnerships with Chinese aerospace companies by sharing our knowledge and expertise through the courses we offer here.”

The training courses being offered include Technology, Certification, Program Management, Six Sigma Management & Leadership Training, Air-worthiness Training, and Total Quality Management. Coursework will include both classroom and on-line elements. In addition, the HCAA offers courses at customers’ locations.

For more information, read the press release.

Pictured from left to right: Shane Tedjarati, President & CEO, Honeywell China and India; Zhang XinGuo, Vice President of AVIC; Dave Cote, Chairman & CEO of Honeywell; Zhang QingWei, Chairman of COMAC; Tim Mahoney, President & CEO of Honeywell Aerospace; Wu Guanghui, Vice President and C919 Chief Designer, COMAC.

Honeywell LTS101 Engine is Selected to Power the Changhe Z-11 Helicopter

honlknutelsky — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:11:40 +0000

Honeywell’s LTS101-700D-2 engine has been selected by Changhe Aircraft Industries of Jingdezhen, China, to power the Z-11 helicopter. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

The new engines will mark a restart of LTS101 production in Honeywell’s Greer, S.C., facility.

The Z-11 was designed by Changhe, which holds all intellectual property rights and has obtained type certificate and production certificate awarded by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).

“Honeywell Aerospace is expanding its presence in China to address growth and demand in the region – and will begin providing new production LTS101-700D-2 engines to Changhe during the first quarter of 2010,” said Doug Kult, Honeywell Director of Sales, Helicopter and Surface Systems. “The Z-11 is a multi-mission, single-engine helicopter with application for police and rescue, aerial observation, electronic news gathering, VIP and executives, and border patrol operations. The helicopter is also available for export. The LTS101 powered Z-11 will offer 7 percent more take off power, up to 10 percent lower specific fuel consumption, and greater than 30 percent lower operating costs.”

For more information, read the press release.

Honeywell Expands Presence in India with New Manufacturing Facility for Safety Devices

honeywellnews — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:23:03 +0000

Honeywell will open a new manufacturing plant in Gurgaon, Haryana, for its System Sensor and Honeywell Analytics divisions.

The state-of-the-art facility represents one of the largest investments in the India’s fire safety industry. It incorporates production designs and processes that have improved efficiencies at existing Honeywell manufacturing operations in the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Italy, Russia, and China.

“There is significant opportunity for growth for fire protection, both active and passive protection, in India ,” said Honeywell Life Safety President Mark Levy. “Our portfolio is well positioned to help this dynamic economy with the latest fire detection and notification technology. Our people are committed to helping customers create safer environments as the region’s building boom continues.”