"Honeywell"The UAE is a global center for developing advanced aviation technologies
Dubai, November 19 / WAM / Anthony Florian, President of Honeywell Aerospace Technology in the Europe, Middle East, Africa and India region, confirmed that the UAE has become a global center for the development of advanced aviation technologies, noting that the legislative environment and infrastructure in the country contribute to accelerating the adoption of new solutions that enhance safety and operational efficiency in various aviation sectors.
He said in statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of his participation in the Dubai Airshow 2025, that the partnership with national authorities in the Emirates allows the company to test and deploy modern technologies based on data and artificial intelligence, explaining that the country has a clear vision to adopt predictive systems that reduce risks before they occur.
He added that “Honeywell” works side by side with local institutions to support the operations of commercial and private fleets, through solutions designed to increase reliability and improve operational response, stressing that the UAE is one of the countries that most adopt advanced technologies in air traffic management.
He explained that Honeywell’s commitment to safety is an extension of its legacy extending for more than a century in the field of aviation, as the company moved from interactive safety systems to predictive solutions that integrate artificial intelligence to improve pilots’ positional awareness, noting that modern technologies are designed to enhance the role of the pilot, not replace him, by providing layers of protection that support decision-making and reduce operational errors.
Florian added that “Honeywell” is working to enhance the capabilities of modern aircraft through autonomous solutions, energy efficiency, and advanced control of systems, in addition to software packages that expand the capabilities of air vehicles, indicating that many of these technologies are being applied or expanded to serve commercial and private aviation, which raises levels of automation, reduces the workload on pilots and enhances operational safety.
In this context, he pointed out that the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS), which is one of the most prominent systems that has raised safety standards globally, provides pilots with early warnings of obstacles, terrain, and runway dangers, explaining that this system is now globally mandatory for the safety content of large aircraft.
He also pointed to the “SmartRunway” and “SmartLanding” programs, which are built on the “EGPWS” platform and provide audio and visual alerts that reduce cases of incorrect runway takeoffs, unstable approaches, and overtakes, stressing that these systems are now activated in more than 700 aircraft belonging to Southwest Airlines, representing one of the largest runway safety programs in the world.
He stressed that the new “SURF-A” system, which is expected to be adopted in 2026, provides accurate monitoring of aircraft and vehicle movements on the runways using GPS and ADS-B data, which constitutes an additional dimension of ground protection.
He pointed out that Honeywell also provides the Honeywell RDR 4000 weather radar, which is capable of creating three-dimensional images of storm cells, which helps pilots avoid weather turbulence and change paths proactively.
He stated that each new system forms part of a unified system that links real-time data with advanced analyses, stressing that this approach allows pilots and operating teams to manage flights more efficiently, especially in crowded skies.
He said that the advanced air traffic movement (AAM) sector represents a fundamental shift in the future of aviation, especially with the expansion of the use of electric aircraft for vertical take-off and landing and autonomous aircraft for transporting passengers and goods, pointing out that the company is developing fly-by-wire systems, cockpits ready for autonomous operations, and advanced electrical components to accelerate the adoption of these technologies.
Florian explained that the company’s advanced air traffic laboratory in Phoenix is testing technologies that include flying beyond visual range, hydrogen fuel cells, and digital fleet management, noting that the role of the pilot will gradually shift towards supervising operations via ground control systems supported by artificial intelligence, and that the future growth of the sector depends on an integrated system that includes digital infrastructure, airspace regulation, and predictive maintenance to ensure safe and sustainable operation of manned and unmanned aircraft.
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