More Electric Architecture Delivers Next Generation Benefits

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Honeywell is a technological leader in the research and development of More electric architecture (MEA). In fact, a number of more electric aircraft technologies are being developed at Honeywell. More electric architecture will have reduced weight and fuel consumption and will require less maintenance, resulting in a more efficient and cost-effective aircraft. Honeywell is a major system supplier with all the technologies needed to generate, convert, distribute and control aircraft power on a more-electric aircraft. Extensive product breadth will make Honeywell an obvious choice as a supplier for more electric aircraft systems. Tremendous benefits With our next-generation more electric aircraft architecture, Honeywell's electric systems and components will deliver significant benefits industry wide. Honeywell’s MEA solution result in vehicles that -    Reduce the cost of operation and ownership    Burn less fuel    Have increased reliability MEA offers significant cost advantages of approximately 30% lower recurring costs due to --    Fewer parts    Integration of key subsystems    Multi-use components MEA basics Electric solutions increase efficiency of overall aircraft performance and energy use. They synchronize, balance and match energy usage with utility loads like vapor cycle packs and electric sources and loads. The traditional engine, which produces thrust and pneumatic, hydraulic and electric power, is redesigned and optimized for MEA to produce thrust and electric power. Smaller electric engines generate the power needed for the pneumatic, hydraulic and other mechanical systems. MEA technology introduces new requirements for electric engine starting, high power inverters and alternate air conditioning systems. Honeywell is investing in each of the key technologies necessary to meet these new requirements.