Future flight-testing targets 30% improved fuel efficiency for regional turbopropsPARIS, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney Canada announces a new milestone in the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator project, by testing the integrated propulsion system and batteries to full power. While ground testing of the hybrid-electric propulsion system continues in Longueuil, Quebec, Pratt & Whitney Canada has selected AeroTEC to support future flight testing of the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-100 experi ...

Core Insights - Honeywell has been selected by Bell Textron Inc. to provide its 36-150 auxiliary power unit (APU) and Honeywell Attune™ system for the U.S. Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) [1][3] - The 36-150 APU enhances aircraft mission readiness by providing a secondary source of electrical and hydraulic power, while Honeywell Attune™ is a lightweight, low-maintenance thermal management system [2][4] - Honeywell's 36-150 APU has a proven track record with over 10,000 units delivered for various applications, demonstrating reliability and fuel efficiency [3] Product Features - The 36-150 APU is a derivative of a successful model series known for its reliability and fuel efficiency, currently in use in the Army's UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache helicopters [3] - Honeywell Attune™ is designed to be up to 35% lighter and 20% more efficient than traditional cooling systems, providing significant advantages in weight, size, and power [4] - The system utilizes Honeywell's Solstice zd refrigerant, making it an environmentally-friendly option for aircraft cooling [5] Strategic Alignment - Honeywell's technologies align with three megatrends: automation, the future of aviation, and energy transition, showcasing the company's commitment to innovation and sustainability [7] - The selection of Honeywell's systems for the FLRAA contract indicates a long-term partnership with the U.S. Army, expected to last beyond 2050 [3]

Group 1: Honeywell International - Honeywell plans to split into three publicly traded businesses, which may outperform as individual entities based on successful examples from peers [2][7] - The focus is on Honeywell Aerospace and Honeywell Automation, with management citing peers like GE Aerospace, RTX, and TransDigm, all of which have undergone significant corporate changes [3][5] - Honeywell Aerospace will gain flexibility for acquisitions to enhance its portfolio, while Honeywell Automation will focus on industrial and building automation, competing with companies like Emerson Electric and Rockwell Automation [4][5] Group 2: Hexcel Corporation - Hexcel specializes in advanced graphite composites, which are increasingly used in the aerospace industry, providing long-term growth prospects due to rising airplane production and composite content [9][10] - Despite recent challenges from Boeing and Airbus falling behind production schedules, Hexcel's valuation has declined, allowing investors to buy at 19 times its estimated 2025 free cash flow, which is favorable given its growth potential [11][12]