YELAHANKA, INDIA, February 10, 2009 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today
announced that it plans to produce the military version of its Traffic
Collision Alerting System and other key safety and mechanical systems for the
Indian Air Force C-130J program.
“Honeywell expects to deliver the key aircraft systems that enhance flight
safety – including our Military Aircraft Collision Avoidance System,” said
Vicki Panhuise, Honeywell Vice President, Military Aircraft. “The Indian Air
Force C-130J will also operate with other Honeywell avionics, mechanical and
lighting systems and components.
“Honeywell offers a complete product portfolio of aircraft systems that help to
ensure mission readiness and aircraft safety,” Panhuise said. “Other Honeywell
equipment on the aircraft includes the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning
System, Flight Management System, Digital Autopilot, Control Display, Embedded
Global Positioning and Inertial Navigation System and Radar Altimeter,”
Panhuise said. “In addition to these industry leading safety technologies, we
expect the aircraft to operate with Honeywell’s mechanical systems including
the Environmental Control System, Auxiliary Power Unit, Nacelle Power Unit,
Cabin Pressure System, values, fuel controls, and oil pumps. We expect
Honeywell’s interior and external lighting also be on board these
aircraft.”
The Indian Air Force has ordered six Lockheed Martin C-130J aircraft. As a
result of the order and Honeywell’s blanket agreement with Lockheed for
aircraft equipment, the company anticipates delivering approximately USD $10
million in aircraft equipment for the program.
Honeywell produces aircraft systems for the military, air transport and
business jet segments. These include leading edge avionics and safety systems
including the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System, runway incursion
avoidance systems for commercial and military aircraft, and global support
services.
A diversified technology and manufacturing leader, Honeywell has significant
operations in cities throughout India, with more than 8,000 people working in
multiple locations. Honeywell has several partnerships in India, including the
licensed manufacture of the TPE331 engine by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
(HAL).
Honeywell International is a $37 billion 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 additional information, please visit www.honeywell.com.
Based in Phoenix, Honeywell’s $12 billion 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.
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