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2/2/2010 
Honeywell to Provide Maintenance to China Eastern Airlines 

Honeywell to Provide Global Auxiliary Power Unit Maintenance Services for 25 Aircraft

SINGAPORE, Feb. 2, 2010 -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that it will provide Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) repair and overhaul services for China Eastern Airlines’ aircraft over the next 10 years. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

“Honeywell’s service centers are delivering exceptional customer support with fast turnaround times,” said Mike Madsen, vice president, Airlines, Honeywell Aerospace. “China Eastern has selected Honeywell for its leading customer service and the lowest cost of ownership for 331-350 maintenance.”

The agreement covers the 331-350 APU on 20 Airbus A330s and five Airbus A340s.

The 331-350 APU’s mean time between repairs (MTBR) is more than 7,800 hours worldwide, providing operators with low cost of maintenance and ownership. With more than 12 million hours of service, the 331-350 is backed by service at Honeywell’s worldwide network of authorized service centers, which emphasize quality, turnaround time and regionally located engine banks.

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. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell’s shares are traded on the New York,London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywellnow.com.

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