Honeywell Names Air Works First Authorized Service and Support Center for India

Air Works Agreement Covers Avionics and Mechanical Service for Dassault and Gulfstream Operators

New Facility Expected to be Operational by June

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May 04, 2010, 02:00 ET

GENEVA, May 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EBACE -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that it has named India-based Air Works as a regional forward-stocking location partner for key mechanical and avionics parts.

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"This agreement allows Honeywell to expand its support capabilities for Gulfstream and Dassault operators in India and the Middle East regions by positioning line replaceable units (LRUs) intended for aircraft on ground (AOG) support in Bangalore, India," said Paolo Carmassi, president, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Honeywell Aerospace. "Local support in this growing area of the world is critical, and the agreement with Air Works reflects our commitment to continuously improve customer satisfaction, asset availability and support regional operators and OEMs."

Honeywell will be supplying Air Works with a variety of products for Gulfstream and Dassault aircraft including, but not limited to:

Fuel Pumps
Full Authority Digital Electronic Controls
Digital Electronic Engine Control
Display Units
Navigation and Guidance Units
Enhanced Grounded Proximity Warning Units
Various modules for our integrated avionics systems

As an authorized Honeywell Service Center, Air Works will have the capability to support Falcon 2000, Falcon 900 and Falcon F7X aircraft as well as Gulfstream GIV, GV, G450, and G550 aircraft.

"Our goal is to ship parts within 24 hours of order receipt and we are driving for a fully stocked operation by June," Carmassi said. "Expanding our service network into India means we are better positioned to keep our customers in the region flying."

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Honeywell's aerospace business is a leading global provider of integrated avionics, engines, systems and service solutions for aircraft manufacturers, airlines, business and general aviation, military, space and airport operations.

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