Broad portfolio of avionics and mechanical
systems selected to drive operational performance and efficiency
for airline's Airbus A320neo fleet
PHOENIX, Dec. 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) announced today that
Avianca, Colombia's largest
airline, has selected its portfolio of avionics technologies and
mechanical systems for use in its new Airbus A320neo fleet. The
adoption of Honeywell's latest cockpit technologies will help
Avianca improve operational efficiencies and maximize situational
awareness for its pilots. It also supports Honeywell's portfolio
alignment to three powerful megatrends, including the future of
aviation.
Additionally, Honeywell will provide 131-9A auxiliary power
units (APUs) for Avianca's 138 new aircraft. Honeywell's
131-9A APU generates electrical power for the aircraft while on the
ground, which helps to ensure passenger comfort prior to starting
the main engines.
"Our collaboration with Avianca builds on Honeywell's more than
100 years of innovation, which enable us to deliver the industry's
most advanced technologies that will help drive the airline's
operational performance," said Heath
Patrick, president, Americas aftermarket, Honeywell
Aerospace Technologies. "With Honeywell's avionics and mechanical
systems, including our industry-leading auxiliary power units,
Avianca will be able to maximize the operational efficiency of its
new A320neo aircraft, while providing its pilots with intuitive
systems in the cockpit that increase their situational awareness
during the flight."
"Our collaboration with Honeywell is an important step in
improving the efficiency and safety of our operations," said
Francisco Raddatz, senior vice
president, fleet and supply at Avianca. "Honeywell's technologies
will help us equip our A320neo fleet with reliable tools that
enhance our performance and support a better experience for both
our crew and passengers."
In addition to Honeywell's 131-9A APU, Avianca also selected the
following Honeywell avionics technologies for adoption across its
Airbus A320neo fleet of aircraft:
- Honeywell Pegasus II A320 Flight Management System (FMS)
provides the primary navigation, flight planning, and optimized
route determination and enroute guidance for the aircraft and is
typically comprised of the following interrelated functions:
navigation, flight planning, trajectory prediction, performance
computations, guidance and AOC/ATC data link functions.
- IntuVue RDR-4000 3D Weather Radar System is the first
automatic, commercial radar to accurately depict weather in the
flight path of an airplane. IntuVue automatically scans the sky at
17 tilt angles – the most in the industry – and delivers a 3-D view
of the weather through an intuitive display pilots can quickly and
easily reference. The system also improves strategic rerouting and
tactical maneuvering that allow pilots to find the most efficient
route for on-time arrival, improved fuel efficiency, and
safety.
- Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), a system
which helps mitigate the risk of a potential mid-air collision by
addressing safety hazards and providing a clear course of action
when a danger is detected. Honeywell's SmartTraffic CAS 100 system
not only implements necessary safety logic, but it also improves
situational awareness and safety in high density airspace through a
more intuitive and informative display of traffic.
- Integrated Multi-Mode Receiver is one of the industry's
leading radio navigation aids and combines satellite-based and
ground-based navigation systems into one receiver. This receiver
helps pinpoint precise airplane locations for efficient landings,
especially during difficult and new runway approaches.
- Honeywell Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System
(EGPWS) reduces the risk of controlled flight into terrain by
providing flight crews with timely, accurate information about
terrain and obstacles in the area.
Honeywell is a trusted leader in APU solutions and has produced
more than 100,000 gas turbine APUs over the last 70 years. Its
time-tested APUs are known for their reliability and play a crucial
role in enhancing flight safety and ensuring operational
dependability and fuel efficiency. The 131 series APU has become
one of the most successful APUs of all time, with over 100
million hours of in-service use.
About Honeywell
Products and services from Honeywell Aerospace Technologies are
found on virtually every commercial, defense and space aircraft,
and in many terrestrial systems. The Aerospace Technologies
business unit builds aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin
electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components,
power systems, 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/us/en or follow us at @Honeywell_Aero.
Honeywell is an integrated operating company serving a broad
range of industries and geographies around the world. Our business
is aligned with three powerful megatrends – automation, the future
of aviation and energy transition – underpinned by our Honeywell
Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Forge IoT platform. As a
trusted partner, we help organizations solve the world's toughest,
most complex challenges, providing actionable solutions and
innovations through our Aerospace Technologies, Industrial
Automation, Building Automation and Energy and Sustainability
Solutions business segments that help make the world smarter and
safer as well as more secure and sustainable. For more news and
information on Honeywell, please visit
www.honeywell.com/newsroom.
About Avianca
Avianca is a company that comprises Avianca- a Star Alliance member- LifeMiles, and Avianca
Cargo. In passenger transportation, Avianca is the leading airline
in Colombia, Ecuador, and Central
America, with over 104 years of operation since 1919. It has
one of the largest air operations in Latin America with 147 routes, nearly 710
daily flights, and a fleet of 140 Airbus 320 and Boeing 787
Dreamliner aircraft, connecting over 75 destinations in 25
countries in the Americas and Europe. In 2023, Avianca ranked first in the
"Global Airlines" category in the punctuality index of the
specialized consulting firm Cirium and transported more than 32.2
million customers with the operation of over 213,000 flights. Its
loyalty program, LifeMiles, is one of the largest in Latin America with over 14 million members and
600 partner brands. In cargo transportation, Avianca Cargo is a
regional leader and the main operator in various markets in the
Americas. More information can be found at www.avianca.com
Contacts:
Media
Ahjay Rai
(980) 384-5662
ahjay.rai@honeywell.com
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