Honeywell and NXP Semiconductors have announced an expansion of their partnership to develop artificial intelligence-driven technology aimed at revolutionizing aviation and autonomous flying. The collaboration will combine Honeywell’s Anthem avionics system, a cloud-connected cockpit, with NXP’s advanced computing architecture to enhance flight planning and management.
The focus of the partnership will be on adapting NXP’s autonomy technology, initially designed for the automotive industry, to work with Honeywell’s Anthem system. This will be aimed at advancing autonomous flying technology, which has become a central focus in the aviation industry, particularly with the rise of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed for urban travel.
Although the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, it builds on the two companies’ previous collaboration last year, which centered around Honeywell’s building management systems. Vertical Aerospace, an eVTOL manufacturer, will be utilizing Honeywell’s Anthem system to test its VX4 aircraft, marking a key milestone in the development of autonomous flying technology.
