Honeywell China Aerospace Academy (HCAA) set to partner with key industry players to support and grow with the Chinese aerospace industry

BEIJING, Nov. 17, 2009 -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) has today opened its China Aerospace Academy in Shanghai to train and develop local talents and capabilities to support China's expanding aerospace industry.

Located at Honeywell's Shanghai Learning Center in Pudong, the Honeywell China Aerospace Academy was opened by Dave M. Cote, Chairman and CEO of Honeywell, and Zhang Qingwei, Chairman of Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). They were joined by other leading Chinese companies and senior leaders from Honeywell.

The Honeywell China Aerospace Academy (HCAA) will provide Honeywell customers with access to advanced training that will in turn improve productivity and enhance business operational efficiency.

"Honeywell is partnering with China's aerospace industry to help expand their capabilities to meet expanding demand for safer more efficient cost competitive air travel over the next several decades. The establishment of Honeywell China Aerospace Academy represents another dimension of our commitment to Chinese customers and partners. The knowledge transfer and talent development is a critical aspect of our commitment to provide the best support for our customers," said Cote.

Chairman Zhang from COMAC added: "We believe that this is a win-win solution for both companies. We believe that we can benefit from Honeywell's expertise as well as leading technology know-how that can help COMAC speed up our pace of globalization and sharpen our competitiveness in the world market."

The HCAA will offer state-of-the-art courses designed for the needs of the local industry and customers. 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 can deliver courses on-site at customers' premises based on their requirements.

Backed by Honeywell global resources, the HCAA will leverage global expertise with regional executives. The academy will provide experienced and qualified instructors and trainers from the US and from other countries to deliver courses in China. The academy's training staff will draw on the expertise from Honeywell Technology Solutions China, the R&D arm of the company.

"HCAA's mission is to partner with key industry players such as COMAC and AVIC to build up Chinese talents with Honeywell's technology and management expertise to grow and develop the Chinese aerospace industry," said Tim Mahoney, President of Honeywell Aerospace.

China is modernizing its aviation industry through investments in both infrastructure and talent to better meet rapidly growing demand. China is also investing in its aerospace manufacturing and design capabilities. China is currently engaged in an aggressive campaign to move away from being an aerospace product customer to being a world-class supplier of aircraft and component systems.

Honeywell has recognized this trend and is committed to expanding its Aerospace operations in China to support the growing industry and today's opening of the HCAA is yet another example of its continuing commitment. Others include moving the Aerospace Asia Pacific headquarters to Shanghai in 2007, a move to better facilitate the growing business and needs from customers.

Honeywell Aerospace provides a wide array of products and services which range from manufactured products to parts sourcing. These diverse offerings provide customers in China with the solutions they need to succeed in the nation's rapidly developing aviation industry.

Honeywell Aerospace has even attracted the attention of China's top legislator Wu Bangguo who visited Honeywell Aerospace headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, during his September 2009 official visit to the United States. Chairman Wu viewed the company's fuel-efficient Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) as well as our leading avionics technologies.

Honeywell 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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