PHOENIX,
July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced
today it has delivered the Nitrogen Generation System (NGS) for the
Boeing
Next-Generation 737 aircraft. The NGS delivers nitrogen enriched air to the
aircraft center fuel tank, significantly reducing flammability and increasing
commercial aircraft safety. On
July 16, 2008, the Department of
Transportation, National Transportation Safety Board, and Federal Aviation
Administration jointly announced that within two years, all new aircraft must
include technology designed to reduce the risk of center fuel tank fires.
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The Honeywell NGS is the first fully FAA-certified fuel tank inerting
solution for commercial transport aircraft. Honeywell is developing
additional systems for the Boeing 737-300/400/500, 777-200/300, 747-400, and
the 747-8 aircraft.
"Honeywell's Nitrogen Generation System is based on more than 50 years of
experience in the development of systems and equipment for aircraft
environmental control," said Garrett Mikita, President of Honeywell's Air
Transport and Regional business. "This system continues to extend Honeywell's
heritage of providing state-of-the-art solutions to increase aircraft safety."
Using advanced thermal management and gas separation technologies, the NGS
substantially reduces aircraft center fuel tank flammability by introducing
nitrogen-enriched air to lower the oxygen concentration. The National
Transportation Safety Board has stated that the combination of ignition source
prevention and flammability reduction is the most effective means to prevent
fuel tank explosions. The safety of aircraft currently in-service can also be
enhanced with the addition of the Honeywell NGS.
Honeywell International is a $38 billion diversified technology and
manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and
services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive
products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township,
N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London and Chicago Stock
Exchanges. For additional information, please visit http://www.honeywell.com.
Based in Phoenix, 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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