HONEYWELL RUNWAY SAFETY TECHNOLOGY SELECTED BY SOUTHWEST AIRLINES FOR FLEETWIDE INSTALLATION

Core Insights - Honeywell announced that Southwest Airlines is activating its entire Boeing 737 fleet with SmartRunway and SmartLanding software to enhance runway safety [1][2] - The SmartRunway and SmartLanding solutions improve flight crew situational awareness during critical phases of flight, providing alerts for speed, altitude, and runway direction [2][3] - Honeywell's next-generation runway safety technology, Surface Alerts (SURF-A), is under testing and expected to be certified in 2026, further enhancing pilot situational awareness [3] Company and Industry Developments - The partnership between Honeywell and Southwest Airlines is strengthened through the implementation of SmartRunway and SmartLanding, continuing a long-standing collaboration [4] - Southwest Airlines emphasizes safety as a core value, with the new software aimed at providing enhanced situational awareness for pilots [5] - Honeywell Aerospace Technologies offers a wide range of products and services across various aircraft and systems, contributing to safer and more efficient aviation [5][6]