Honeywell A-Z: An Alphabetical Journey Through Our Products and Services I-L

I – IntuVue

We’ve chalked up many aviation firsts in our 100+ years of service to the aviation industry. Included in these highlights is the introduction in 1953 of the first airborne weather radar system for commercial aircraft. Needless to say, weather radars have come a long way since the 1950s. Today, Honeywell remains at the forefront of advanced weather threat detection and avoidance technology with the IntuVue family of 3D weather radars.  

Available for commercial air transport (RDR4000), business aviation (RDR7000) and military aircraft (RDR4000M) the RDR/IntuVue family represents a significant development in radar technology, building on the first clean sheet radar design to be implemented in 30 years, with a host of advantages over of 2D weather radar design.

The impact of weather on aviation is well documented. And given the science suggests that our changing climate will lead to a continued increase in extreme and variable weather conditions, the need for an advanced weather detection radar is of paramount importance. Operators of all aircraft types and sizes are looking for a solution that can provide greater passenger and crew safety and comfort, increased efficiency, and enhanced performance through better strategic and tactical decision making, and reduced pilot workload.

IntuVue provides advanced weather detection through all stages of flight – from taxi to take-off and throughout the entire journey - even through to approach and landing, providing pilots with an unparalleled picture of the weather in front of, below and even behind the aircraft.

J – JetWave

Over the past decade, Honeywell’s JetWave satcom hardware has helped to revolutionize Inflight Connectivity (IFC). By enabling commercial airliners, business, regional and military aircraft to connect to Inmarsat’s GX Aviation network, JetWave has delivered unparalleled connectivity to pilots and passengers alike. Delivered by four Inmarsat satellites covering the globe (polar regions excepted), JetWave delivers true broadband connectivity with speeds up to 50 mbps. This has literally transformed the passenger experience enabling a host of entertainment and business functionality and applications.

Don’t be fooled in to thinking that the demand for fast, reliable and always-on in-flight Wi-Fi is a fad or an experimental phase. The expectations for and of inflight connectivity amongst passengers will continue to grow as Millennials and Gen-Z’s start travelling for business and leisure.

But there’s more to connectivity than mile-high selfies. Honeywell Forge utilizes aircraft connectivity to deliver aviation’s most powerful cloud-based aircraft operations ecosystem. Encompassing all aspects of flight operations, Honeywell Forge combines critical operational data with flight data from the aircraft. It transforms raw data into actionable insights, enabling airlines to act quickly to enhance the well-being of passengers while maximizing profits for operators.

K – King … BendixKing 

The BendixKing name is synonymous with general aviation aircraft the world over. Interestingly however BK can trace its history back to an auto-parts supplier to the Californian automotive industry in 1911. In 1929 the Bendix Corporation was renamed the Bendix Aviation Corporation to signify a new direction for the company – a direction which ultimately led to their acquisition in 1983 by the Allied Corporation. At the same time Bendix was merged with another acquisition King Radio Corporation to form Bendix/King. Over time the Allied Corporation became AlliedSignal and then finally Honeywell.

Today, BendixKing continues to design and support a full suite of avionics, including integrated flight decks, radios, transponders, transceivers, autopilots, radar-based storm sensors, and in-flight connectivity. Bendix King avionics are found on a variety of aircraft in the general aviation market, as well as some business jets, helicopters and military trainers, including aircraft manufactured by Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, Pilatus, Hawker, Textron and Dassault.

BendixKings’ latest AeroVue Integrated Flight Deck is derived from the renowned Honeywell Primus Epic and Primus Apex avionics systems and combines category-leading functionality with the intuitive user experience of a glass-cockpit.