Honeywell Selected by China's 9 Air to Provide Advanced Aircraft Technology and Enhance Passenger Experience

Honeywell International Inc. has been selected by 9 Air, the Guangzhou based airline, to equip its 20 Boeing B737 aircraft with full avionics suites, increasing safety, efficiency and passenger comfort for its most traveled routes. As a new entrant low cost airline operating since the January of 2015, 9 Air selected Honeywell's technologies for the company's proven ability to deliver operational efficiency gains that are paramount to delivering low-cost fares.

The selection by 9 Air marks another key win for Honeywell in the Asia Pacific region, following agreements with numerous other airlines within mainland China and the Asia Pacific region. Honeywell will continue to provide aircraft operators with the most extensive range of in-region aftermarket solutions to support the new selections.

"9 Air delivers an excellent, yet affordable, travel experience to its passengers, and Honeywell employees design flight deck technologies that ensure maximum comfort for their customers," said Brian Davis, vice president, Airlines, Asia Pacific, Honeywell Aerospace. "As low cost carriers are predicted to experience continued growth in the region, we're partnered closely to help them grow and deliver on their low-cost commitments."

The avionics suite selected by 9 Air includes Honeywell's IntuVue RDR-4000 3-D Weather Radar, which provides pilots with critical information, actually predicting lightning and hail along the flight route allowing pilots the ability to make informed decisions in all weather conditions. Honeywell's Navigation & Communication equipment, high frequency radio, advanced Traffic Collision Avoidance System, Transponders and Recorders are also included in the suite to create