Honeywell Delivers 1st Production Nitrogen Generation System

First FAA-certified fuel tank inerting system significantly reduces fuel tank flammability, increases commercial aircraft safety

(Phoenix, July 29, 2008) -- 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.


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."

Source : Honeywell