14 Vol. 10 / No. 4 / April 2018 Global Aviator
Industry news
Region’s second-largest
airline operator to enhance
safety and operational
efficiency with one of the
best weather and navigation
systems on the market.Honeywell International Inc.
announced that Comair has
selected its suite of advanced
cockpit technologies for its future
fleet of Boeing 737 MAX
aircraft.Honeywell International Inc.
cockpit technologies for
South Africa’s first
Boeing 737 MAX fleet
“Our new fleet additions will
enable us to be on the cutting edge
of aerospace technology and in
a leadership position among the
airlines in region,” said Erik Venter,
chief executive officer, Comair.
“Supplementing that with some of
the best navigation and weather
equipment from Honeywell
International Inc. means that we
can keep our commitment to safety
and ensure passengers reach their
destinations quickly and comfortably.”
Outfitting the first 737 MAX
fleet in Africa, Comair is using the
industry’s leading navigation
and weather systems, including
Honeywell’s Integrated Multi-Mode
Receiver and the IntuVue® RDR-3D Weather Radar system. These
advanced technologies work together
to help pilots prepare for and respond
to new or difficult runway approaches
and hazardous weather conditions. In
turn, Comair can increase passenger
safety and comfort, while preparing
for future flight safety regulations.
In January 2019 Comair will take
delivery of the first of eight Boeing
B737-800 MAX 8s, which will complete
its fleet replacement strategy, giving
the most modern and efficient fleet in
South Africa.
“Maintaining reliable, safe service
is of maximum importance to airlines,
especially as they look for new and
more impactful ways to upgrade
their fleets,” said Rudolph Louw,
aerospace leader – Africa, Honeywell
International Inc. “Working with
Honeywell International Inc. provides
pilots with the intelligence they
need to not only make incremental
adjustments in their flight route to save
time and fuel, but also avoid patches
of turbulent weather. Ultimately this
helps drive fuel and maintenance
efficiencies, while promoting a
positive passenger experience.”
Key Honeywell International Inc.