Honeywell technology will help bring
beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations to Supernal's fleet of
aircraft
LAS
VEGAS, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell
(NASDAQ: HON) and Hyundai Motor Group's Supernal have
announced a breakthrough collaboration to develop a ground control
station designed to enable pilotless Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)
operations. This strategic collaboration will empower Supernal's
flight test program, allowing remote pilots to safely monitor and
command aircraft while also accessing real-time aircraft data.
Honeywell's ground control station is a software solution that
allows remote aircraft operations beyond visual line of sight, an
essential feature to maximize development aircraft testing and
enable the future AAM market. Building on decades of experience in
developing certified avionics, Honeywell will customize a
solution to serve Supernal's needs as it moves through the
testing of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL)
vehicle. Depending on the needs of an operator, Honeywell's ground
control station technology could be scaled to manage hundreds or
even thousands of vehicles across a series of stations.
"The collaboration with Honeywell brings unparalleled
technological prowess to our flight test program," said
Adam Slepian, chief commercial
officer, Supernal. "Their ground control station doesn't just meet
our current needs but also offers scalable solutions for the
future."
As part of Hyundai Motor Group, Supernal is working to
collaborate with 50+ affiliate companies and external partners like
Honeywell to develop its eVTOL vehicle for commercial use starting
in 2028. Supernal and Honeywell are committed to co-creating an AAM
ecosystem to ensure the industry can scale in the coming decades,
and ground control stations will be key to that ecosystem's
success.
"The Honeywell ground control station features a certified,
decentralized and redundant architecture that offers
persistent connectivity for remote operations," said David Shilliday, vice president and general
manager, AAM, Honeywell Aerospace. "This integrated solution
ensures seamless and reliable command and control over remote
vehicles, further solidifying Honeywell's role as a leader in
Advanced Air Mobility solutions."
The ground control station will seamlessly integrate with the
onboard Honeywell Anthem Flight deck, which is already part of
Supernal's vehicle systems. This integration will reduce both
technical and schedule risks, allowing Supernal to concentrate on
building the aircraft.
This collaboration with Supernal highlights Honeywell's ongoing
investment in ready-now solutions to create a more sustainable
future for air travel. Honeywell's AAM products and solutions
include autonomous technologies, avionics suites, flight control
computers, actuation systems, thermal management, electric motors,
hydrogen fuel cells, turbogenerators, and SATCOM hardware and
services.
About Honeywell
Honeywell Aerospace products and
services are found on virtually every commercial, defense and space
aircraft. The Aerospace business unit builds aircraft engines,
cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems,
mechanical components and more. Its hardware and software solutions
create more fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time
flights and safer skies and airports. For more information, visit
www.honeywell.com or follow us at @Honeywell_Aero.
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a technology company that
delivers industry-specific solutions that include aerospace
products and services; control technologies for buildings and
industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help
aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains and
workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer and
more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell,
please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.
About Supernal
Supernal (Su·per·nal) is a U.S.-based
mobility service provider on a mission to redefine how people move,
connect, and live. We are developing an Advanced Air Mobility eVTOL
vehicle and working to responsibly co-create the supporting
ecosystem and integrate it into existing transit options. As part
of Hyundai Motor Group, we are both a new business and an
established company, with plans to harness our automotive
manufacturing heritage to make Advanced Air Mobility accessible to
the masses. Visit www.supernal.aero for more information
and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Contacts:
Media
Honeywell
Adam Kress
(602) 760-6252
adam.kress@honeywell.com
Supernal
Jennifer Darland
jennifer.darland@supernal.aero
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