PHOENIX, Feb. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell
(NYSE: HON) is providing Leonardo's helicopter division with a
significant cockpit upgrade — Honeywell's innovative Primus Epic
2.0 — for its AW139 helicopters. Primus Epic 2.0 will deliver
innovative and intuitive features that provide better maps,
improved situational awareness at night and in marginal weather,
and easier access through wireless connectivity, improving safety
and saving time. For the first time in the industry, it is
track-based, meaning navigation follows the actual path of the
helicopter and accounts for wind and other environmental
factors.
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"Since its first certification, our AW139 platform has been
supported by the latest Honeywell software technology," said,
Paul De Jonge, vice president of
marketing, Leonardo Helicopter Division. "With Honeywell's Primus
Epic 2.0 upgrade, we continue to stay ahead of the industry by
enabling pilots to fly a variety of challenging approaches. We
continue to support several helicopter-specific missions — be it
corporate VIP transport, emergency medical services, oil and gas,
or search and rescue operations, with increased levels of
safety."
The Primus Epic 2.0 Phase 8 upgrade includes new features that
make operations safer, smarter and faster. The SmartView synthetic
vision system is usable all the way down into the hover,
helping pilots navigate during low-visibility conditions and
challenging missions. These missions can include steep 9 degree
descents into landing areas in challenging terrain and oil rig
approaches. Flight crews will also benefit from a more
user-friendly, iNAV map visual interface with easy-to-use displays
and an improved Cursor Control Device that makes map manipulation
and menu navigation quicker and more comfortable.
"Technology innovations are crucial to reducing pilot workload
and making flights safer for crew and passengers," said
Mike Ingram, vice president and
general manager, Cockpit Systems, Honeywell Aerospace. "With the
Epic 2.0 Phase 8 upgrade, AW139 pilots will not only reduce the
time and cost of some operations, especially those in weather and
around challenging terrain, they will also experience some of the
best safety features available anywhere in the helicopter
market."
The Phase 8 upgrade also increases connectivity capabilities,
with Wireless Data Loading that lets pilots access data at high
speeds remotely without a hardwire connection, transferring flight
plans wirelessly and accelerating preflight actions.
About Honeywell
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services are found on virtually every commercial, defense and space
aircraft. The Aerospace business unit builds aircraft engines,
cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems,
mechanical components and more. Its hardware and software solutions
create more fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time
flights and safer skies and airports. For more information, visit
www.honeywell.com or follow us at @Honeywell_Aero.
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology
company that delivers industry-specific solutions that include
aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings
and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies
help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and
workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and
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