Airbus

Honeywell Aerospace’s new navigational technology called integrated multi-mode receiver (IMMR) will be available as an option for A320 and A330 aircraft to enhance safety and efficiency.

Airbus customers will be able to access Honeywell’s latest technology by 2018.

The new IMMR is the only all-digital navigation radio that provides low cost accurate navigation capabilities.

IMMR integrates multiple navigation functions into a single receiver by reducing size and weight up to 50% compared with current solutions. This solution helps pilots to fly more precise flight paths.

The new technology includes satellite-based augmentation system, required navigation performance authorisation and GPS Landing System (GLS) Category I.

In future, IMMR aims to support multiple satellite-based navigation solutions beyond GPS.

It also aims to increase airport traffic capacity by decreasing weather-related delays, noise and operating costs through more efficient routing and improved navigation performance.

With the help of Honeywell’s satellite-based SmartPath ground-based augmentation system, IMMR will provide a more accurate approach and landing access to airline operators than land-based systems.

"Honeywell’s latest integrated multi-mode receiver was designed to help airlines meet current industry navigation mandates and prepare for future capabilities through simple software upgrades"

It also provides landing capabilities in very-low-visibility weather conditions.

Honeywell Aerospace Air Transport and Regional president John Bolton said: "We work closely with Airbus to ensure that our mutual customers have the most advanced technology so they fly the safest and most efficient flights possible.

"Honeywell’s latest integrated multi-mode receiver was designed to help airlines meet current industry navigation mandates and prepare for future capabilities through simple software upgrades."

The products and services of Honeywell Aerospace have been used by commercial, defence and space aircraft and its turbochargers are used by automaker and truck manufacturer worldwide.

Image:An Airbus aircraft. Photo courtsey of Airbus.