Honeywell announces $1billion in contracts at Farnborough

Honeywell's Aerospace business has announced more than $1 billion in product ($762 million) and service agreement ($297 million) contract wins at the Farnborough Airshow in England.

"The diversity of our aerospace technologies, products and services and our contract win rate of 86% show why Honeywell is the premier supplier to our industry," said Bob Johnson, President and CEO, Honeywell Aerospace. "Whether its avionics for Airbus, air management systems for Lockheed or service and logistics management for Southwest and Delta, Honeywell delivers what our customers need to be competitive and reduce their costs."

The company said the new contracts include:

• Next Generation Air Data Inertial Reference Units for Airbus A380, A330/A340 and A320 aircraft. The new avionics provide triple redundancy for navigation and communication equipment.

• Avionics for Swiss International Airlines new Airbus A340-300 aircraft. The avionics selected will provide satellite communication and navigation information for the flight crew and solid state flight data and voice recorders. Integrated Air Management System for the Lockheed C-5. This improved system provides the environmental control and pressurisation components for the aircraft.

• Avionics and Wheels & Brakes for Ryanair's 737-800 aircraft. Avionics include wind shear detection, collision avoidance systems and solid-state flight data and voice recorders.

• Maintenance Service for 300 Delta APUs for Boeing 777, 767-400 and MD88 aircraft. Honeywell will also handle the full APU parts inventory that will give Delta mechanics immediate access to new and serviceable parts, reducing maintenance time and expense.

• Avionics, including the GPS and inertial navigation system, engine systems, and wheels & brakes for 40 Boeing F-15K fighter-bombers purchased by the Republic of Korea.

• An extended Maintenance Service Agreement with Southwest Airlines covering APUs, environmental control system components and engine systems and accessories.

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