Honeywell and NXP partner to advance autonomous flight tech
LAS VEGAS - Honeywell in Phoenix and NXP Semiconductors N.V. in Eindhoven, the Netherlands announced an expanded partnership at CES 2025 in Las Vegas to advance aviation technology for autonomous flight. The partnership aims to enable artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technology for improving flight planning and operational efficiency while supporting quicker transitions to updated chipsets and technologies.
Honeywell and NXP will also develop large-area displays for next-generation cockpits, featuring thinner, high-resolution screens designed to enhance visual clarity and system efficiency. The collaboration includes efforts to simplify transitions to new avionic systems and extend the lifecycle of critical aviation technologies, delivering long-term value for aircraft manufacturers and operators.
"Our industrial domain expertise combined with NXP's best-in-class technology is a powerful accelerator for industrial leaders on the path to autonomy," said Vimal Kapur, chairman and CEO of Honeywell. "Working together, we are developing differentiated solutions and services that shape the future of automation, driving significant customer outcomes and fueling Honeywell's growth."
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NXP's domain-based architecture, originally developed for automotive applications, will be adapted for aviation. This includes high-compute capabilities, integrated cybersecurity, and functional safety features. The architecture will be integrated into Honeywell Anthem, the first cloud-connected cockpit system. The companies plan to expand this work to include AI and machine learning for building controllers.
For aerospace, Honeywell will use a variety of NXP processors, including the i.MX 8 and S32N processors, to deliver high-performance solutions tailored to diverse aircraft needs. These processors will enhance Honeywell Anthem’s real-time AI-driven capabilities, improving safety and performance both in the air and on the ground.
"Bringing avionics closer to autonomous flight requires a unique combination of high-performance processing and AI, advanced connectivity and security, and functional safety," said Kurt Sievers, President and CEO of NXP Semiconductors. "NXP's broad portfolio and systems solutions approach makes us a natural partner for Honeywell on the journey towards creating innovative, intelligent, and autonomous avionics that can sense, think, and act."
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