Honeywell’s Weather Hazard Detection System is the only system
on the market to provide 3-D capability to help pilots avoid weather-related
turbulence and delays
SINGAPORE, Feb. 2, 2010 -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that
the company has finalized a 10-year maintenance agreement with Singapore
Airlines for its fleet of 19 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft equipped with
Honeywell’s IntuVue™ advanced 3-D weather
radar.
“Singapore Airlines was an early adopter of IntuVue for storm detection when it
was certified for B777 aircraft in 2006,” said Mike Madsen, vice president of
Airlines at Honeywell Aerospace. “Utilizing Honeywell’s Integrated Service
Solution reduces the airlines’ need to purchase and manage spares – thereby
reducing cost of ownership, overhead, and capital expenditures. The program
provides Singapore Airlines with additional cost savings and allows the airline
to focus on flying.”
IntuVue’s slim design and high reliability can reduce operating costs by 53
percent, reduce weight by 25 percent and reduce maintenance cost by 30 percent
as compared to other commercially available products.
IntuVue is the first fully automatic weather radar system certified to the
FAA’s Enhanced Turbulence Detection Minimum Operation Performance Standard
(MOPS) that enables pilots to see and avoid turbulence sooner. It is the only
commercial radar that utilizes pulse compression for greater accuracy at longer
range – a technology used previously only in military radars.
Honeywell’s IntuVue weather radar has been selected for more than 2,000
aircraft. It is standard equipment on the Airbus A380 and A350 as part of the
Aircraft Environment Surveillance System. Deliveries are expected to start with
the single aisle A320 family (A318, A319, A320 and A321) in the second quarter
of 2010, with selection of the long range A330s and A340s, including
freighters, in 2011. Honeywell’s IntuVue is certified and flying on the Boeing
777 and 737NG as buyer furnished equipment. IntuVue has been flying on the C-17
military transport since 2004. It is specified as standard equipment on the
Gulfstream 650 when it enters service. IntuVue is available as a retrofit to
reduce operating costs.
Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Honeywell’s aerospace business is a leading global
provider of integrated avionics, engines, systems and service solutions for
aircraft manufacturers, airlines, business and general aviation, military,
space and airport operations.
Honeywell International (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100
diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide
with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes
and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials.
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Media Contact:
Karen Crabtree
602-365-5255
karen.crabtree@honeywell.com
Honeywell
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