‘Flying technology lab’ comes to Dubai

Air August 12, 2016

Honeywell brought its industry-leading test aircraft to Dubai for a three-day stop as part of final testing for a revolutionary new GX Aviation, high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi network

In line with its commitment to support aerospace innovation across the Middle East, Honeywell brought its industry-leading test aircraft to Dubai for a three-day stop as part of final testing for a revolutionary new GX Aviation, high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi network arriving to airlines and business jets later this year.

Honeywell has a long history of milestones on its Boeing 757 test bed aircraft. The jet has been used for research and development since 2008, and arriving in Dubai earlier this month it had completed more than 400 flight tests in over 15 countries, spending in excess of 1700 hours in the air.

As a country that places the aviation industry at the heart of its long-term economic growth, the UAE is an essential destination for Honeywell to showcase and implement its pioneering industry vision and leading-edge technology solutions.

The aircraft took part in a global test of Inmarsat’s GX Aviation network and Honeywell’s portfolio of JetWave satellite communications equipment, which together provide a high-speed, in-flight wireless broadband service delivering ‘home equivalent’ Wi-Fi in the air.

Norm Gilsdorf, President of Honeywell’s Middle East, Russia and Central Asia regions business, said: “With more than 100 years’ experience in aviation and airports, Honeywell is a trusted name in the industry, and the company 757 test aircraft’s visit to Dubai reinforces our commitment to our customers and the regional aerospace industry.”

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