Honeywell To Provide APU, MRO And Spares Support For US Airways

• Inventory Management Offers Cost Predictability and Reduced Maintenance Costs

(Phoenix, April 20, 2010) -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that it will provide inventory management and maintenance for 331-200 Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) on US Airways' fleet of Boeing B757 and B767 aircraft.

The terms of the 10-year contract were undisclosed.

"US Airways will save money through Honeywell's spares pools, and reduce costs by avoiding delays and administrative work," said Mike Madsen, vice president of Airlines, Honeywell Aerospace.

Honeywell began supporting US Airways' 331-200 APUs in May.

Honeywell's Integrated Service Solution reduces airlines' upfront capital investment and asset availability in conjunction with maintenance. Under the program, Honeywell will provide spares to US Airways to support critical dispatch needs. Additional equipment is held within Honeywell facilities to support the rapid exchange of removed aircraft equipment. Honeywell's aftermarket service programs provide a comprehensive range of cost-effective maintenance and asset availability solutions to support airline operations throughout the life span of the aircraft.

An APU is a small gas-powered turbine engine that provides compressed air to start the main engines and heat or cool the aircraft cabin. APUs provide electrical power while on the ground and emergency power in the air.

Source : Honeywell International, Inc. (NYSE: HON)