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进博会访谈 | 霍尼韦尔航空航天科技集团亚太区总裁徐军:SURF-A跑道预警软件有望在明年取证投入运营
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-11-09 05:36

Core Viewpoint - Honeywell is actively progressing with its plan to spin off its aerospace business, aiming to establish an independent publicly listed aerospace company by the second half of 2026 [1][2] Group 1: Business Spin-off - The aerospace technology group will continue to operate under Honeywell until the completion of the spin-off, which is on track for the second half of 2026 [1][2] - The independent aerospace entity is expected to become one of the largest independent aerospace suppliers, leveraging its technological and system advantages to enhance future aviation through increased electrification and autonomy [1][2] Group 2: Aviation Safety Technology - Honeywell showcased its new ground warning software (SURF-A) at the expo, which is anticipated to receive certification and enter the market next year [2] - The software aims to enhance flight safety by providing early warnings to pilots about runway incursion risks, allowing them to take corrective actions to avoid potential collisions [2] Group 3: Sustainable Aviation Fuel - Honeywell is pursuing multiple pathways for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development, including converting biomass like straw and corn into ethanol for aviation fuel and a methanol route using green hydrogen [4] - A partnership has been established with a company in Inner Mongolia to create a project with an annual production capacity of 100,000 tons of methanol-based sustainable aviation fuel [4] Group 4: Local Market Expansion - Honeywell is actively collaborating with local airlines in China to advance joint certification efforts for aircraft models like Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 [3] - The company has a long history of involvement in China's aviation sector, contributing to key projects such as the C909 and C919 aircraft, providing advanced technology solutions and services [6] - Recent agreements with China Eastern Airlines and China Aviation Materials have been made to enhance local service capabilities and explore further cooperation in material procurement and distribution [6]