Honeywell Aerospace

What Honeywell Aerospace does

Honeywell Aerospace is a Tier-1 aerospace and defense supplier spinning off from Honeywell International on June 29, 2026 to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker HONA, becoming one of the largest pure-play aerospace and defense businesses. The company designs and manufactures aircraft engines, avionics, auxiliary power units, navigation and sensor systems, cabin and cockpit solutions, flight control systems, and emerging autonomous and counter-UAS technologies, anchored by a massive installed base of 10,000+ APUs in service globally and 13,000+ TPE331 turboprop engines totaling 122 million flight hours since 1965 certification.

The company serves a diversified set of Tier-1 customers including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, the U.S. Department of Defense, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, and emerging eVTOL/UAS developers such as Eve Air Mobility, Swarm Aero, and Odys Aviation. Revenue is generated through four primary streams: OEM hardware sales (avionics, propulsion, sensors), aftermarket maintenance, repair and overhaul services tied to the installed base, software and data subscriptions (Honeywell Forge, GoDirect, navigation databases), and multi-year defense contracts. Distribution operates via direct enterprise field sales to major OEMs and government agencies, a global channel partner network spanning 60+ countries, and the MyAerospace self-serve customer portal for parts, warranties, and software downloads.

The business is supported by approximately 32,000 employees globally with manufacturing and engineering operations in Phoenix (HQ), Fayetteville, Kansas City National Security Campus, Fort Worth, London, and Beijing. A record $19 billion backlog (up 20% year-over-year) and a $500 million Pentagon agreement to expand domestic production of precision navigation units, missile control actuators, and electronic warfare components underpin RBC Capital's projection of $17.68 billion in fiscal 2026 revenue at 7% growth, with a 6-8% annual organic sales growth target and goals of $6.5 billion in adjusted earnings and over $4 billion in free cash flow by 2030.

Name

Honeywell Aerospace

Legal name

Honeywell Aerospace Inc.

Website

https://aerospace.honeywell.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Honeywell Aerospace manufactures avionics, propulsion systems, navigation sensors, APUs, and control systems for commercial aviation OEMs (Airbus, Boeing), the U.S. Department of Defense, and emerging eVTOL and UAS markets, spinning off from Honeywell International in June 2026 to trade on Nasdaq as HONA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Systems & Components

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724), Aircraft & Parts (3720), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Aircraft Manufacturing (Fixed-Wing) (IMABAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (IMABAAAB), Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls (IMABAMAE), Flight Control Actuation Systems (Fly-by-Wire, Servos, Actuators) (IMABAFAJ), Rotorcraft Avionics, Flight Controls & Autopilots (IMABABAH)

Keywords

• Aircraft avionics systems
• Aerospace propulsion systems
• Auxiliary power units
• Aerospace navigation sensors
• Defense aerospace manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM): Honeywell Aerospace generates significant revenue from selling original equipment to aircraft manufacturers including avionics, propulsion systems, navigation sensors, and cabin systems for commercial and defense aircraft
2. Aftermarket and MRO Services: Maintenance, repair, and overhaul services along with spare parts for the installed base of aerospace equipment. Company operates extensive service networks and offers maintenance service plans
3. Software and Data Services: Navigation databases, aircraft personality modules, software downloads, and connectivity services including GoDirect services and Honeywell Forge platform
4. Defense Contracts: Multi-year agreements with the U.S. Department of Defense for precision navigation units, missile control actuators, and electronic warfare components

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Honeywell Aerospace manufactures and supplies integrated aerospace systems and components for commercial aviation, business aviation, defense, and space customers. The portfolio includes avionics, propulsion systems (TPE331 turboprop engines and auxiliary power units), navigation and sensor systems, cabin and cockpit solutions, flight control systems, and emerging technologies such as counter-UAS platforms and urban air mobility systems. Revenue is generated through original equipment sales to aircraft OEMs, aftermarket maintenance and overhaul services, and subscription-based software and connectivity offerings such as Honeywell Forge and GoDirect.

Product overview

Honeywell Aerospace operates as a comprehensive aerospace technology provider offering a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core portfolio spans Navigation and Sensors (inertial navigation, resilient positioning, HGuide i700 IMU), Power and Propulsion (TPE331 engines, APUs with 10,000+ units in service), Cabin and Cockpit avionics, Control Systems, and Emerging Technologies (autonomy, counter-UAS, urban air mobility). The Honeywell Forge connected aviation platform provides software and data services across 10,000+ aircraft, enabling flight efficiency and operations management. Additional offerings include BendixKing general aviation products, wheels and brakes for military platforms, and the SAMURAI C-UAS autonomous defense system. Products serve commercial aviation (Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Gulfstream), business aviation, defense (F-15, F-18, Chinook, DEFIANT X), space (Orion spacecraft), and emerging urban air mobility markets. The company maintains a customer portal for ordering, repairs, warranties, and technical publications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GoDirect: Connected aircraft services and software platform including router, navigation, and connectivity solutions
• Honeywell Forge
• BendixKing
• HGuide

Products and services

• Navigation and Sensors Comprehensive suite of inertial navigation systems, GPS-denied navigation solutions, and resilient positioning systems for commercial aviation, defense, and space customers.
• Power and Propulsion Systems Aircraft engines and propulsion systems including the TPE331 turboprop engine family (575-1,650 HP) and auxiliary power units (APUs) with 10,000+ units in service across global defense and commercial fleets.
• Cabin and Cockpit Systems Avionics, cockpit displays, cabin management systems, and passenger experience solutions for commercial and business aviation aircraft.
• Control Systems Flight control systems, actuation systems, and electronic control units for aircraft stability, safety, and maneuverability across military and commercial platforms.
• Emerging Technologies (Autonomy, Counter-UAS, Urban Air Mobility) Advanced aerospace technologies including autonomy solutions, the SAMURAI counter-UAS platform, urban air mobility systems, and next-generation aviation innovations.
• Honeywell Forge (Connected Aviation Platform) Connected aviation platform providing flight efficiency, operations management, navigation databases, and connectivity software-as-a-service for airline and business aviation operators across 10,000+ aircraft.
• GoDirect Services Connected aircraft services and software platform providing connectivity router solutions, navigation services and operational subscriptions for aircraft operators.
• Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) APU systems providing auxiliary power for aircraft operations, with over 10,000 units in service across global defense and commercial fleets.
• Wheels and Brakes Aerospace wheels and braking systems for military aircraft including F-15 and F-18 platforms, supported by expanded inventory programs for military operators.
• BendixKing General Aviation Avionics General aviation avionics brand offering autopilots, radios, and navigation equipment for the general aviation market segment.
• HGuide i700 Inertial Measurement Unit High-precision inertial measurement unit for unmanned aerial systems delivering near-navigation-grade accuracy in GNSS-denied environments with no export license requirements for integrators worldwide.
• SAMURAI Counter-UAS Platform Autonomous counter-unmanned aircraft system platform providing AI-driven threat recognition with detection-to-decision in seven seconds, designed for airborne deployment and critical infrastructure protection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7% revenue growth projected for FY2026 ($17.68 billion)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Odysight.aiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Purchase order from Honeywell Aerospace APU Division to launch proof-of-concept evaluating Odysight.ai's visual sensing platform and predictive maintenance system on Honeywell Aerospace Auxiliary Power Units. Initial PoC focuses on APU air intake monitoring for debris, contamination, and wear detection.
• ElectraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2026Collaboration as part of NASA's Advanced Aircraft Concepts for Environmental Sustainability (AACES) 2050 program. Honeywell Aerospace contributes to turbo-electric aircraft concept development featuring double-bubble fuselage and boundary layer ingestion technology.
• Swarm AerocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Partnership to supply TPE331 turboprop engines for Swarm Aero's large-class multi-mission Group 5 unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Collaboration across aircraft design, development, maintenance, and operations. First propulsion systems already supplied under initial contract.
• Eve Air MobilityminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 21 May 2026Supplier partnership for eVTOL aircraft covering air data sensors and guidance and navigation systems. Agreements extend across prototype, production, and aftermarket support lifecycle.
• Polar Semiconductor / University of MinnesotaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2026Partnership with Polar Semiconductor and University of Minnesota on microelectronics and semiconductor tech center through Minnesota Forward Fund grant.
• AllClear Aerospace & DefenseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 May 2026Expanded investment in Honeywell Aerospace wheels and brakes product line to strengthen support for military operators. Enhanced inventory and support capabilities for F-15 and F-18 aircraft systems across global distribution network.
• NASA Artemis Program / TTTECHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026Honeywell Aerospace collaborates with TTTECH and Lockheed Martin on NASA's Orion spacecraft avionics and data network using time-triggered Ethernet technology (SAE AS6802), standardized for Artemis missions since 2019.
• U.S. Department of DefensecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026$500 million multi-year agreement to rapidly boost domestic production of critical military systems including precision navigation units, missile control actuators, and electronic warfare components. Framework contract will fund upgrades to U.S. manufacturing facilities with production ramping through 2026-2027.
• Odys AviationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2026Partnership to integrate Honeywell's SAMURAI autonomous C-UAS platform onto Odys Aviation's Laila VTOL aircraft for airborne counter-drone defense system targeting critical infrastructure protection.
• European Space Agency (ESA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Honeywell Aerospace UK team leading ESA QKDSat program consortium for quantum key distribution satellite designed to protect communications against data breaches.
• L3HarriscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Honeywell selected by L3Harris in June 2025 to support Next-Generation Jammer (NGJ) Low-Band jamming pod development for EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft.
• EmbraerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2023Collaboration on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight tests for Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 aircraft. Testing provided significant data on systems performance using 100% neat SAF, potentially enabling emission reductions of up to 80%.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a defense electronics prime that partners with Honeywell on the NGJ-LB jammer and competes in avionics, mission systems, and electronic warfare. It shares the defense customer base and technology overlap with Honeywell Aerospace.
• Curtiss-Wright Corporation: Curtiss-Wright supplies aerospace and defense components including flight control systems, sensors, and embedded computing. It competes with Honeywell in defense electronics and mission-critical aerospace components.
• TransDigm Group: TransDigm is a major aerospace components manufacturer focused on proprietary, sole-source parts with high aftermarket margins. It competes with Honeywell in flight control actuators, power systems, and other specialty aerospace components.
• Moog Inc. Moog is a precision motion control specialist that competes with Honeywell in flight control actuation systems, servos, and aerospace components. Its defense and commercial aerospace segments overlap with Honeywell's control systems business.
• Safran: Safran is a direct peer in aircraft propulsion, APUs, and avionics through its Safran Power Units and Safran Electronics & Defense businesses. It competes with Honeywell across commercial and military aerospace platforms globally.

Broad incumbents

• BAE Systems: BAE Systems is a global defense and aerospace prime that competes with Honeywell in military avionics, electronic warfare, and defense electronics. Its Electronic Systems segment overlaps directly with Honeywell's defense business.
• Northrop Grumman: Northrop Grumman is a defense prime that competes with Honeywell in navigation systems, mission avionics, and electronic warfare for military platforms. It shares DoD customers and competes for similar defense electronics contracts.
• Lockheed Martin: Lockheed Martin is both a customer and adjacent competitor - it partners with Honeywell on F-35, DEFIANT X, and Orion programs while competing in mission systems integration. It shares the defense customer base and program opportunities.
• RTX Corporation: RTX is a direct competitor through its Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney segments, offering overlapping avionics, flight controls, propulsion, and aerospace systems. It is one of Honeywell Aerospace's primary competitors across commercial and defense markets.
• GE Aerospace: GE Aerospace is a leading aircraft engine manufacturer and Tier-1 supplier, directly competing with Honeywell in propulsion, APUs, and avionics. Its focus on commercial engines and services makes it a primary competitor in Honeywell's core segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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