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Press Release

Issued by Honeywell Aerospace.

May 22, 2013

Honeywell Aerospace enhances Pilatus operational experience with wireless capabilities and iPad applications

Honeywell has launched four new iPad applications to simplify and modernize the flight experience for Pilatus PC-12 NG pilots and owners.

Through close collaboration with Pilatus, Jeppesen and Aspen Avionics, Honeywell customised four applications with interfaces that cater specifically to pilots' needs and preferences, and increase usability and convenience by bringing key flight deck tools to personal devices. And when used in conjunction with connectivity hardware from Aspen, the apps provide even more functionality for pilots, operators and passengers alike.

Four Applications for the PC-12 NG

· The INDS data manager application (app), developed in coordination with Jeppesen, will accelerate and modernise the process of obtaining and loading updated charts and maps, and navigation data. As mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration, these databases must be refreshed every 14 to 28 days. With the new INDS app and the updated hardware, PC-12 NG owners and operators will enjoy the benefit of wireless access and short upload times.

· The myGDC app is an enhancement to the Honeywell Global Data Center (GDC) application that brings the power and convenience of the GDC to the iPad for the Pilatus PC-12 NG. myGDC also enables off-aircraft flight planning and allows flight plans to be wirelessly uploaded to the Honeywell Apex integrated flight deck. The first version of this app is available to download from the Apple app store today, with further updates due soon.

· The Maintenance Download app enables Pilatus operators and maintenance department personnel to wirelessly download and email the aircraft condition monitoring data and fault history databases to targeted recipients. Wireless downloading combined with file transfer provides added convenience over previous hard-wired connections and enables collaborative maintenance actions, speeding the provisioning and repair processes.

· The Pilatus FlightPath app brings real-time flight monitoring to business aviation passengers. Working with the Aspen CG100P, the app showcases multiple aircraft parameters allowing light business aircraft passengers to monitor their flight's progress on worldwide terrain maps in real time.

Victor Valente, vice president, Business and General Aviation EMEAI, Honeywell Aerospace commented “Honeywell has extensive experience developing some of the industry's most advanced flight decks for business aircraft. With the recent proliferation of tablets, our customers are increasingly using portable devices for a range of flight planning tasks. We are using these changing patterns to bring affordable wireless capabilities and iPad solutions to the market that puts the information pilots need most literally at their fingertips.”

The new and updated apps will be available to download from the Apple App Store from July 2013.

Honeywell is showcasing its complete line of business aviation offerings at EBACE2013 in Geneva, May 21–23, at Booth #487.