How Honeywell Elevates Business Aviation with Autonomy

Smarter Flights for Business Aviation Operators Start Here

For business aviation operators, efficiency, reliability and passenger safety have always been paramount. Today, autonomy is enhancing all three: bringing simplified operations, advanced pilot support and predictive maintenance into the cockpit and beyond.

At Honeywell, we’ve been leading that transition with a suite of proven solutions that support pilots in complex airspace and reduce workload at every stage of flight. That includes systems already flying today on many business jets and forward-looking platforms designed for tomorrow’s needs.

“Modern aircraft are already highly automated, and the evolution to higher levels of autonomy is well underway.”
— Jon Thorland, Sr. Director, Autonomous Systems, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies

Simplifying Flight Without Compromising Control

Autonomy enhances the role of the pilot by offering smarter, more responsive support where it matters most. Systems like the cloud-connected Honeywell Anthem flight deck are setting a new standard for intelligent operations. With intuitive interfaces, real-time insights and streamlined workflows, Anthem makes complex procedures feel seamless.

Honeywell is also investing in digital assistants like those under the DARWIN project, which reduce pilot workload by helping manage alerts, optimize decisions and enable safer, more confident flying, even in single-pilot scenarios.

Autonomy Technologies Built for Business Aviation

Honeywell’s autonomy-ready portfolio is purpose-built for the demands of business aviation operators. Whether you're upgrading a legacy airframe or operating a next-gen jet, these systems are designed to reduce workload, improve decision-making and support every phase of flight.

Key technologies include:

• EGPWS – Delivers real-time terrain awareness and proactive alerts to help pilots avoid controlled flight into terrain (CFIT)
• SmartRunway / SmartLanding, – Adds critical situational awareness during takeoff and landing, reducing the risk of runway incursions
• Fly-by-Wire Systems – Provides envelope protection and precise control tailored for smaller, faster platforms
• Honeywell Ensemble – Enables predictive maintenance with AI-driven insights that help reduce unplanned downtime and protect residual value
• Pilot-State Monitoring – Supports safer extended operations by tracking pilot alertness in real time

Together, these technologies reflect Honeywell’s commitment to smarter, safer and more autonomous flight, designed specifically to meet the evolving needs of business aviation operators worldwide.

Smarter Systems for a Demanding Flight Deck

Business aviation operators often face dynamic routing, challenging weather and short turnaround times. Honeywell’s autonomy solutions help mitigate these pressures with systems that act as virtual copilots that continuously monitor the environment, recommend actions and adjust to real-time changes.

By automating routine tasks and supporting decision-making, solutions like Anthem and Ensemble allow pilots to focus on what matters most: safety, situational awareness and delivering a seamless passenger experience.

What’s Next: Ready for the Future, Built on the Past

Autonomy has long moved from concept to cockpit, reshaping what business aviation operators value in modern flight systems. Backed by decades of expertise, Honeywell is already helping business aviation transition into its next era.

From RNP-AR Guided Visuals to Intelligent Maintenance Solutions, Honeywell is empowering aircraft operators to fly smarter and respond faster. These solutions are here to support, rather than replace pilots.

As the skies get busier and demands increase, Honeywell will continue delivering the autonomy-ready systems business aviation needs to navigate the next era of flight with confidence.

Explore the full Autonomy story or download our whitepaper to see how Honeywell is helping AAM developers simplify the skies — safely, intelligently, and with confidence.