Honeywell wins IndiGo deal for avionics and APUs

Honeywell Aerospace announced that IndiGo has selected Honeywell Aerospace’s flagship avionics and power systems for its record‑breaking order of 810 new Airbus A320neo family aircraft. This agreement represents the largest new-aircraft-selectable equipment win in Honeywell Aerospace history, accelerating the company’s expansion. Alongside the new equipment, Honeywell Aerospace will deliver comprehensive aftermarket support to ensure long-term reliability and efficiency. Honeywell Aerospace has supported IndiGo’s operations since 2015 across its current fleet of more than 400 aircraft. With this selection, Honeywell Aerospace’s systems will play a pivotal role in shaping IndiGo’s next‑generation fleet, reinforcing IndiGo’s industry leadership and strengthening Honeywell Aerospace’s presence in one of the world’s fastest‑growing commercial aviation markets. Under this agreement, Honeywell Aerospace will supply: 131-9A auxiliary power units, designed to deliver reliable onboard power while supporting efficient aircraft operation; Advanced weather radar systems that help pilots identify and avoid adverse weather conditions; Traffic collision avoidance systems that provide pilots with enhanced situational awareness and help improve flight safety; Flight management systems that enable efficient route planning and flying; A comprehensive aftermarket program designed to help optimise fleet performance throughout the operational life of the aircraft, to help maximise aircraft availability and streamline maintenance planning across the fleet. These systems will equip IndiGo’s future fleet with industry‑leading safety, situational awareness, fuel efficiency and operational excellence. “With one of the industry’s largest future fleet pipelines, IndiGo is effectively contributing to the future of aviation in India and beyond,” said Willie Walsh, Chief Executive Officer Designate, IndiGo. “Honeywell Aerospace has been a valued partner in IndiGo’s growth journey, and we are delighted to deepen our relationship with this collaboration. Fleet resilience, operational efficiency, and safety have been the cornerstones of IndiGo’s growth strategy since inception. As IndiGo continues its transformation into a truly global airline, Honeywell Aerospace’s advanced technologies and long-term support services will further reinforce these strengths, enabling us to consistently deliver the reliability, operational excellence, and seamless customer experience that passengers have come to expect from IndiGo.” “This historic OE selection marks one of the most significant milestones in Honeywell Aerospace’s commercial business,” said Anthony Florian, President, Global Commercial Aftermarket, Honeywell Aerospace. “The scale of IndiGo’s fleet expansion — and their decision to rely on Honeywell Aerospace’s advanced products underscores the strength of our technology and demonstrates the confidence customers place in Honeywell Aerospace to support reliable, efficient, and safe operations for decades to come.” Honeywell Aerospace runway safety tech selected by Aeromexico Honeywell Aerospace announced that Aeromexico intends to adopt its newest and most advanced runway safety technology, known as Surface Alerts (SURF-A), across the carrier’s entire Boeing 737 NG and 737 MAX fleet of more than 100 aircraft. SURF-A sends pilots real-time aural and visual alerts when they are on a trajectory to collide with another aircraft on the runway. It uses GPS data, automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) equipment and advanced software analytics to pinpoint the exact location of traffic hazards and provide warnings at approximately 30 and 15 seconds before impact. Pilots hear the alert and also see a “Traffic on runway” alert on cockpit displays if on a potential collision course. “Safety is one of the core tenets of Honeywell Aerospace, and we designed this technology to help give pilots the precious time they need to recognize hazards and take corrective action to avoid what could be a fatal accident,” said Jim Currier, president and CEO of Honeywell Aerospace. “We commend Aeromexico for its intention to become an early adopter of this accident-prevention technology at a time when airports are busier than ever.” FAA certification of SURF-A on several Boeing aircraft is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026 and continue into 2027. SURF-A joins Honeywell Aerospace’s longstanding portfolio of FAA-certified runway safety products including the Runway Awareness and Advisory System (RAAS) and SmartRunway and SmartLanding software. Those technologies are installed on more than 6,000 commercial aircraft globally, or roughly one quarter of the world’s fleet. Southwest Airlines installed SmartRunway and SmartLanding across its entire fleet of more than 700 aircraft last year. SURF-A is expected to provide Aeromexico pilots with a “third set of eyes” in the cockpit to boost situational awareness during taxi, take off and landing. “Safety has always guided Aeromexico’s investment decisions,” said Santiago Diago, chief operations officer of Aeromexico. “We are excited about the opportunity to work with Honeywell Aerospace and intend to become the launch customer for SURF-A, reflecting our continued commitment to adopting innovative technologies that can further strengthen flight safety.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]