Honeywell Aerospace says it will invest $500 million in a new production facility in Arizona – Defence Industry Europe

Honeywell Aerospace says it will invest $500 million in a new production facility in Arizona  Defence Industry Europe

Honeywell Aerospace plans to build a US$500 million factory in Tempe, Arizona, to expand production and bring more complex machining in-house. Honeywell Aerospace plans to build a US$500 million factory in Tempe, Arizona, to expand production and bring more complex machining in-house. The investment targets a constrained part of its supply chain as demand grows across commercial aviation and defense programs. The 300,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to open in late 2028 on the company’s existing Tempe campus, near its global headquarters. Honeywell expects it to create approximately 600 jobs over time, while construction will support more than 1,000 local jobs. “Demand for technology from Honeywell Aerospace continues to accelerate across both commercial and defense markets, and this major investment ensures we can continue delivering for our customers while unlocking long-term growth for our shareholders,” said Jim Currier, Honeywell Aerospace’s president and chief executive officer.

“This is an example of how our recent spin into an independent, publicly-traded Honeywell Aerospace allows us to make decisions and investments that support our growth and the future of aviation and defense.” The plant will combine modular robotics, automated inspection and digital twins within an integrated digital production system. Honeywell said the additional machining capability would reduce reliance on constrained external suppliers and strengthen its production network. The facility will support existing programs and US$15