Honeywell and NXP® Semiconductors N.V. are expanding their partnership to develop AI-driven aerospace technology and build solid foundations for autonomous flight.
NXP’s domain-based architecture, with high-compute capabilities and enhanced cybersecurity, will be adapted for Honeywell Anthem – the industry’s first cloud connected cockpit system. Combining the expertise of Honeywell and NXP® Semiconductors N.V. will enhance safety and efficiency on the road to autonomous aviation.
Speaking on the potential of this partnership, Kurt Sievers, President and CEO, NXP Semiconductors explained:
“Bringing avionics closer to autonomous flight requires a unique combination of high-performance processing and AI, advanced connectivity and security, and functional safety. NXP’s broad portfolio and systems solutions approach makes us a natural partner for Honeywell on the journey towards creating innovative, intelligent and autonomous avionics that can sense, think and act.”
Honeywell Anthem will leverage NXP’s i.MX 8 processors and S32N for quicker data processing to support “real-time AI-driven insights.” eVTOL aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace is set to benefit from this further collaboration as it tests the VX4 prototype, featuring Honeywell Anthem.
According to the press release, the companies will also:
- Advance large-area displays for next-generation cockpits focusing on visual clarity and system efficiency.
- Look at simplifying migrations to newer avionic technologies
- Work on extending the lifecycle of “critical aviation technologies”
Image credit Honeywell. Torsten Pilz, Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, Honeywell; Rafael Sotomayor, Executive Vice President and General Manager Secure Connected Edge, NXP; Lars Reger, Executive Vice President and CTO, NXP; Vimal Kapur, President and CEO, Honeywell; Kurt Sievers, President and CEO, NXP; Suresh Venkatarayalu, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer and President, Honeywell Connected Enterprise; Jim Currier, President and CEO, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies; Andrew Hardy, Senior Vice President, Sales, NXP
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