Soloy helps introduce Honeywell LTS101 engine to China’s AC311
Source: Soloy, 12-Apr-13
Representatives of Soloy Aviation Solutions announced that they have signed a contract with China’s Changhe Aircraft Industries Group for 12 AC311 Honeywell engine kits for delivery throughout 2013. “This is the final piece of negotiations that consummated the contract during Heli-Expo in Las Vegas in March,” stated Dave Stauffer, CEO, Soloy Aviation Solutions. “It was [...]
Soloy SD2 Kit Approved for Installation in China
Source: Soloy Aviation Solutions, 19-Mar-13
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) issued a Validation STC (VSTC0601) of the Supplemental Type Certificate approving Soloy Aviation Solutions’ Honeywell engine conversion in Chinese registered AS350B2 helicopters, replacing the factory Turbomeca powerplant. The validation of Soloy’s successful STC, which approves the installation of the Honeywell LTS101-700D-2 engine in the Eurocopter AS350B2, will allow [...]
Honeywell Aerospace Expands Global Network of Distributors
Source: Honeywell, 09-Mar-13
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced a new global network of Condition-Based Maintenance Systems (CBMS) distributors. The network agreements, effective Jan. 1, 2013, include previous CBMS distributors — Diagnostic Solutions, Derco, Hope Aero, Eurotech, Kaigai, Master Tech, Merlinhawk, Telemeter and Vibratech — and new distributors Beijing Andawell Science & Technology in China and Transworld Aviation in the [...]
Honeywell receives FAA STC for AW139 Zing HUMS
Source: Honeywell, 09-Mar-13
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced that its onboard Zing Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) 1134 has received FAA approval for the Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for installation on AW139 helicopters. This STC, developed in partnership with Air Concepts International, will enable current and new production AW139 operators to select Honeywell’s Zing HUMS 1134 system at [...]
Honeywell HTS900 powered Eagle 407HP Begins Flight Testing
Source: Honeywell, 08-Mar-13
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) previously announced that the HTS900 turboshaft engine was chosen by Eagle Copters Ltd. for its re-engine program for the Bell 407, named the Eagle 407HP. The concept of this engine conversion program originated in 2009 and now, after the successful conclusion of integration and ground testing, the Eagle 407HP is in the [...]
Honeywell to provide APU and environmental control system for Bell 525
Source: Honeywell, 07-Mar-13
Honeywell HON +0.83% announced that it has been selected by Bell Helicopter to provide the auxiliary power unit (APU) and environmental control system for Bell’s new 525 Relentless helicopter platform, which is scheduled for first flight in 2014. The Honeywell RE100 APU provides significant system weight savings over competing systems. The APU also gives operators [...]
Helicopter demand up worldwide for next 5 years
Source: Honeywell, 07-Mar-13
North American buying plans increased for the first time in half a decade, and Latin America posted the highest regional level of five-year fleet replacement and expansion at 34 percent. Based on survey results, delivery rates of new helicopters over the next three years are expected to reach 1,000 new units each year. Purchase plans [...]
HelicopterBuyer expands into engine brokerage services
Source: Helicopterbuyer, 28-Feb-13
HelicopterBuyer, Inc. has announced a strategic expansion of their business with the addition of engine brokerage services for Pratt & Whitney, Rolls Royce, and Honeywell engines. Mark V. Clancy, President, says “We believe this expansion will help our customers improve profitability and get faster results with engine acquisitions and resale of because of our international [...]
Honeywell to buy new global HQ in New Jersey
Source: Honeywell, 27-Feb-13
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that it has signed a purchase agreement for a new global headquarters in Morris Plains, N.J. The company’s decision is subject to approval of its application with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) for state incentives under the Grow N.J. Assistance Program. The company expects the move to occur [...]
USCG selects Honeywell’s vibration monitoring system for MH-60T fleet
Source: Honeywell, 17-Dec-12
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) has been awarded a $4.8 million contract to install health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) onboard the entire fleet of U.S. Coast Guard MH-60T helicopters. For the U.S. Coast Guard, the installation and use of HUMS is critically important and paramount to the success of its missions. Unscheduled maintenance events can cause mission aborts that [...]
EASA approves Honeywell’s Primus Epic ADS-B
Source: Honeywell, 13-Dec-12
Honeywell has received a European Technical Standard Order from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approving the use of its Primus Epic Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out transponder in Europe. ADS-B Out enables an aircraft to use precise satellite global positioning (GPS) data to accurately pinpoint its position in real time and broadcast this data [...]
Honeywell and Avic Helicopter enter collaboration agreement
Source: Honeywell, 13-Nov-12
(electronic translation) Honeywell Aerospace Group (NYSE: HON) and AVIC Helicopter Co., Ltd. signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement, to explore its existing the AC311 has AC312, AC313 and AC352 commercial helicopter platform, and a new three-ton commercial helicopter project with engines and avionics. In addition, the agreement shows that Honeywell Aerospace Group and AVIC helicopter is [...]
Honeywell’s Spectra Shield® ballistic material selected for US Army helicopters
Source: Honeywell, 29-Oct-12
Honeywell announced that its Spectra Shield® ballistic material will be used to improve armor protection on U.S. Army helicopters. The Protective Group, Inc. (TPG), a leading developer and integrator of lightweight composite armor for military aircraft, is incorporating Spectra Shield material into armor upgrades for U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk and CH-47 Chinook helicopters. “Spectra Shield [...]
Honeywell awarded $14M CH-47 support contract
Source: US DoD, 08-Oct-12
Honeywell International, Tempe, Ariz., was awarded a $13,965,978 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of equipment in support of the CH-47 aircraft. Work location will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 26, 2017. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, [...]
Mint Turbines expands MRO footprint
Source: M International, 11-Sep-12
M International, Inc. announces that its subsidiary, Mint Turbines, LLC, has completed the signing of a new T53 Authorized Service Center license with Honeywell International, Inc. In order to continue the tradition of outstanding service provided to the Commercial and Military Operators of the T53 Engine product family, by M International, Inc., and Airborne Engines [...]
Columbia Helicopters to diverisfy into military engine maintenance
Source: Columbia Helicopters, 23-May-12
Seeing a growing business opportunity in military helicopter engine repair services, Columbia Helicopters has built upon its long-time relationship with engine manufacturer Honeywell International, and is in the process of opening a second test cell at its Aurora, Oregon, maintenance base. Under its new agreement with Honeywell, which was finalized in March, 2012, Columbia Helicopters is now [...]
Grimes Aerospace (Honeywell) win $13M contract for UH-60 searchlights
Source: US DoD, 16-Apr-12
Grimes Aerospace Co., Urbana, Ohio, was awarded a $13,316,300 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of searchlights for the UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter System. Work will be performed in Urbana, Ohio, with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2017. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received. The [...]
Honeywell win $14M contract to overhaul UH-60 starter motors
Source: US DoD, 16-Apr-12
Honeywell International, Tempe, Ariz., was awarded a $14,886,266 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the overhaul and upgrade services in support of the UH-60 Black Hawk starter engine. Work will be performed in Tempe, Ariz., with an estimated completion date of April 4, 2017. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. [...]
Honeywell awarded $80M GPS/INS contract
Source: US DoD, 09-Apr-12
Honeywell International Inc., Defense and Space Electronic Systems, Clearwater, Fla., is being awarded a $80,228,616.not-to-exceed firm-fixed-price to acquire Global Position System/Inertial Navigation System production units for the AH-64, AB3, UH-60, CH-47, SPN-46, E-2, and UH-1 platforms for the Army, Navy, and Foreign Military Sales requirements. The location of the performance is Clearwater, Fla. Work is [...]
EASA approves 850hp engine BK117 upgrade
Source: Airwork NZ, 22-Mar-12
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the BK117-850D2 engine upgrade. This STC allows for the replacement of the standard BK117-B2 750hp engines with upgraded 850hp engines. This increase in power significantly improves One Engine Inoperative (OEI) performance, allowing the BK117-850D2 to achieve true Category A standard. The [...]
Honeywell awarded $19M contract for UH-60 engine overhauls/upgrades
Source: US DoD, 19-Mar-12
Honeywell International, Tempe, Ariz., was awarded a $19,525,893 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the overhaul and upgrade of the UH-60 power unit. Work will be performed in Phoenix, Ariz., with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2017. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with four bids received. The U.S. Army Contracting [...]
Honeywell deploys Zing Test Elite diagnostic system to MD Helicopters
Source: Honeywell, 20-Feb-12
Honeywell will provide the Zing® Test Elite rotor track and balance maintenance technology to MD Helicopters to support the entire fleet of current and new MD500 series helicopters. Zing® Test Elite provides precision rotor track and balance measurements to operators. Based on the Zing HUMS 1134 on-board system, Zing Test Elite is a carry-on system [...]
Honeywell issues 14th annual Turbine-Powered Civilian Helicopter Purchase Outlook
Source: Honeywell, 17-Feb-12
In its 14th Turbine-Powered Civilian Helicopter Purchase Outlook report, Honeywell (NYSE: HON) expects global deliveries of new civilian-use helicopters will increase to 4,700 – 5,200 over the five-year period 2012 – 2016. The forecast shows slower near term economic growth prospects in key markets have added uncertainty to operator purchase plans this year, however, recent [...]
Air Technology appointed Honeywell T53 Service Center
Source: Air Technology, 04-Jan-12
Air Technology Engines, headquartered in Naples, Fla., has signed a T53 Service Center agreement with Honeywell, authorizing the repair and overhaul of Honeywell’s T53 series helicopter engine. The news also makes a positive statement for small businesses everywhere. Air Technology Engines is the only small business authorized as a Honeywell T53 Service Center in the [...]
Honeywell T55 Continues in Production for Boeing CH-47 Chinook
Source: Forecast International, 19-Oct-11
Honeywell’s T55 turboshaft production continues for its sole application, Boeing’s CH-47 Chinook. Boeing biggest customer for the CH-47 is the U.S. Army who is upgrading its Chinook fleet from the D to the F standard. The current requirement is set at 464 aircraft with a mix of new-build and remanufactured airframes. The army is also [...]
Honeywell completes Tender Offer for EMS Technologies
Source: Honeywell, 26-Aug-11
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Egret Acquisition Corp. successfully completed the tender offer for all shares of common stock of EMS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELMG), including the associated common stock purchase rights, at a price of $33.00 per share, without interest and net of applicable withholding taxes. The tender offer expired [...]
Honeywell extends tender offer for all outstanding shares of EMS Technologies
Source: Honeywell, 28-Jul-11
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. – July 26, 2011 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Egret Acquisition Corp., is extending until 5:30 p.m., New York City time, on August 19, 2011, its previously-announced cash tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of EMS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELMG), including the associated [...]
Honeywell commences tender offer for outstanding shares of EMS Technologies
Source: Honeywell, 29-Jun-11
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Egret Acquisition Corp., is commencing its previously-announced cash tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of EMS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELMG), including the associated common stock purchase rights, at a price of $33 per share, without interest and net of applicable withholding taxes. [...]
24-Jun-11 Honeywell RQ-16 Fukushima, Japan
24-Jun-11
A Honeywell RQ-16 T-Hawk drone amde an emergency landing on the remains of the #2 reactor at the Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power station while taking air samples to measure radiation levels.
EMS Technologies to be acquired by Honeywell for $491M cash
Source: EMS Technologies, 14-Jun-11
EMS Technologies (NASDAQ:ELMG), a leading provider of wireless connectivity solutions for aviation, aerospace and global resource management, today announced a definitive agreement under which Honeywell (NYSE:HON), a diversified technology and manufacturing leader, will acquire EMS in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $491 million, net of cash acquired. Under the terms of the agreement, which [...]
HAL looks elsewhere after falling out with Turbomeca over LUH engine
Source: HeliHub.com, 29-May-11
P Soundara Rajan, managing director of HAL’s helicopter complex, told an Indian newspaper that the company is looking elsewhere for a helicopter engine partner after Turbomeca asked for a higher fee to fit the jointly developed Shakti engine inot the new LUH helicopter. The LUH helicopter, which will be available in both civil and miltiary [...]
Honeywell and Aspen Avionics to deliver affordable open-interface multi-function cockpit display
Source: Honeywell, 25-Mar-11
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) and Aspen Avionics are collaborating to deliver a state-of-the-art, NextGen-ready multi-function touchscreen cockpit display to general aviation customers. The two companies have completed a development agreement to bring Honeywell’s open-interface Bendix/King KSN 770 to market before the end of 2011. Honeywell’s Bendix/King KSN 770 is part of the Apex Edge series, delivering [...]
Honeywell awarded $39M contract for CH-47 engine overhauls
Source: US DoD, 10-Feb-11
Honeywell International, Inc., Tempe, Ariz., was awarded a $39,070,014 firm-fixed-price contract Feb. 3, 2011. The award will provide for the overhaul of T-55 engines for the CH-47 helicopter. Work will be performed in Tempe, Ariz., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2011. One bid was solicited with one bid received. The U.S. Army [...]
Miami-Dade Police ready to add UAVs
Source: Miami New Times, 10-Dec-10
The Miami-Dade Police Department is poised to become the first large metro force to regularly use drones in its aerial missions. The department has a deal in place to buy a T-Hawk from defense firm Honeywell
Zhuhai Helicopter named first Honeywell fleet operator in China
Source: Honeywell, 23-Nov-10
Honeywell has selected Zhu Hai Helicopter Company to be its first helicopter avionics fleet operator in China, marking the beginning of a strong Honeywell presence in the country’s helicopter support industry. Zhu Hai helicopters will represent Honeywell’s commercial helicopter avionics product line. Zhu Hai will sell Honeywell components direct to operators, as well as perform [...]
Advanced Turbine Engine Company announces key leadership
Source: Honeywell, 26-Oct-10
The Advanced Turbine Engine Company LLC (ATEC), the new joint venture between Honeywell (NYSE: HON) and United Technologies Corporation’s (NYSE: UTX) Pratt & Whitney, has selected its senior leadership team, including its new president, Craig Madden. ATEC was created to develop a more efficient, more powerful engine for UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache helicopters. [...]
Honeywell delivers upgraded engines for UK Chinook fleet
Source: Honeywell, 27-Aug-10
Honeywell announced it has delivered the first 28 Honeywell T55-L-714A engines and fielding kits for the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) Chinook helicopters, as part of the $185 million contract awarded last year to upgrade the existing Honeywell engines. The upgraded engines increase power by 17 percent and reduce fuel consumption by nearly 5 [...]
Soloy receives EASA approval for AS350 SD1 engine conversion kit
Source: Soloy, 17-Jul-10
Soloy Aviation Solutions recently received approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for Soloy FAA STC SR00805SE. EASA STC 10028758 was issued on June 14, 2010 allowing operators to convert their existing AS350BA helicopters to the Honeywell LTS101 power. “This approval opens the way for European operators of aircraft produced under DGAC TC No. [...]
Honeywell wins $16M contract for embedded GPS inertial navigation systems
Source: US DoD, 01-Jul-10
Honeywell International, Inc., Defense & Space Electronic Systems, Clearwater, Fla., was awarded a $16,356,958 contract modification which will provide 203 embedded GPS inertial navigation systems for the Army CH47F and AH-64D platforms. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 647 AESS/PK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8626-06-C-2065; P00149).
HAL confronts Turbomeca over Shakti development costs
Source: Business Standard, 01-Jul-10
An outraged HAL board, having decided against paying so much to Turbomeca, has approached other engine-makers — including General Electric, Honeywell, Rolls-Royce, and Pratt & Whitney — for an engine for the LuH.
Honeywell Green Jet Fuel(TM) powers Dutch Apache flight
Source: Honeywell, 18-Jun-10
UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, announced today that Honeywell Green Jet Fuel(TM) produced using its Green Jet Fuel process technology powered a Boeing AH-64D Apache helicopter flown by the Royal Netherlands Air Force. The flight, which is the first helicopter flight using sustainable aviation biofuels to date, was conducted at Gilze-Rijen Airbase, the home of [...]
Intermountain Turbine Expands it’s Services
Source: Intermountain Turbine, 18-Mar-10
Bob Southward has been appointed to the position of Field Service Manager for Intermountain Turbine Services. This is a newly created position within Intermountain Turbine Services. “Bob’s primary focus will be to develop and expand our technical services for the support of the Honeywell LT101 (pictured) & HTS900 product line,” says Raymond Arseneau, Sales & [...]
New Helicopter Deliveries Expected to Reach 3,750-4,250 Between 2010-2014
Source: Honeywell, 26-Feb-10
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that its 12th Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchase Outlook projects flat overall deliveries of new civil use helicopters during the five-year period 2010 – 2014 compared to the 2005 – 2009 period. Continued soft economic growth prospects in key markets, lingering tight credit conditions, high inventories of used current production models [...]
Honeywell Sentinel™ Display Enhanced With Approach Plates And Airport Diagrams
Source: Honeywell, 23-Feb-10
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that its Sentinel Multi-Function Display and Navigation System has been upgraded to include a new display for improved cockpit flexibility and new software features to improve the system capability, as well as approach plates and airport diagrams. “Helicopter pilots appreciate the safety and situational awareness the Sentinel brings to their [...]
Honeywell Authorizes M International As T53 Distributor
Source: Honeywell, 22-Feb-10
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that M International has joined Honeywell’s worldwide network of authorized distributors for the T53 engine. “As an authorized distributor, M International will be able to provide genuine Honeywell T53 parts to their customers,” said Doug Kult, sales director, Commercial Helicopters, Honeywell Aerospace. “Newer versions of the T53 can increase their [...]
Honeywell Announces HTS900 Engine Upgrade For Bell 407 Operators
Source: Honeywell, 21-Feb-10
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that it has teamed with Eagle Copters of Calgary, Alberta, to offer an HTS900 engine upgrade for the Bell 407 helicopter, called the Eagle 407 HP. “Eagle 407 HP operators are going to see a big difference, especially flying cargo high or hot, because of a 26 percent increase in [...]
Honeywell’s Popular AV8OR Handheld Now Available For Helicopters
Source: Honeywell, 21-Feb-10
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that its popular Bendix/King by Honeywell AV8OR handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) is now available for helicopter operators. “The AV8OR is a terrific addition to any helicopter, providing situational awareness of weather, terrain, traffic and airspace for very little cost,” said Chad Cundiff, vice president, Crew Interface and Displays, Honeywell [...]
Honeywell Announces completion of LTS101 upgrade flight tests
Source: Honeywell, 21-Feb-10
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that flight testing of the LTS101 engine upgrade from Airwork New Zealand for the Eurocopter BK117 has been completed. All flight testing has been completed and paperwork has been submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of New Zealand. A Supplemental Type Certificate is anticipated shortly. This will be followed [...]
Bell Helicopter’s Canadian Supply Center adds Honeywell T53 engine parts
Source: Bell, 11-Dec-09
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced that its Canadian Supply Center is now providing Honeywell T53 engine spare parts and accessories in Canada.
Bell Helicopter’s Canadian Supply Center Expands Offering
Source: Bell, 11-Nov-09
Bell Helicopter announced that its Canadian Supply Center is now providing Honeywell T53 engine spare parts and accessories in Canada.
FAA approves helicopter-warning system
Source: Forbes, 14-Oct-09
Defense contractor Honeywell said the FFAA approved its latest ground-warning system for helicopters, which is designed to help pilots prevent ground collisons and hitting towers.
Honeywell’s Spectra(R) Fiber Strengthens Rope Used by U.S. Military in V-22 Operations
Source: Honeywell, 24-Sep-09
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that rope using its super-strength, lightweight Spectra(R) fiber is being used by the U.S. military in fast rope insertion operations. Spectra fiber is a key component of Novabraid(TM) Fast Rope, a high-performance rope made by Canada-based Novatec Braids Ltd. and currently being used [...]
Dart and Honeywell to Develop a Traffic Advisory System for EC130
Source: Vertical, 02-Sep-09
DART Aerospace Ltd., and Honeywell, a pioneer in advance collision avoidance protection and aircraft situational awareness technologies, have worked in conjunction to develop DART’s Traffic Advisory System (TAS).
Honeywell to Provide New T55 Engines for UK’s Chinook Fleet
Source: Honeywell, 14-Aug-09
Beginning next year, Honeywell will begin fitting U.K. Chinooks with its upgraded 55-L-714A engine that increases power by 17%, increases maintenance intervals and reduces fuel consumption by nearly 5 percent
Honeywell Zing™ Helps Helicopter Operations Increase Uptime and Improve Safety
Source: Honeywell, 12-May-09
Honeywell’s Synthetic Vision System Demonstrates Outstanding Performance on Black Hawk Helicopter
Source: Honeywell, 17-Mar-09
China buys Honeywell LTS101-700D-2 engine for Z-11 light helicopter
Source: Strategy Page, 14-Mar-09
Honeywell introduces Sentinel single avionics package – multi-function display and navigation system
Source: Honeywell, 22-Feb-09
Honeywell Helicopter Terrain and Warning System meets FAA guidance awareness
Source: Honeywell, 22-Feb-09
