Earhart and a copilot will take off from Oakland, Calif., in June 2014 for the 14-stop, 28,000-mile flight that will take about two weeks to complete. Earhart will make the flight in a Pilatus PC-12 NG single-engine aircraft equipped with Honeywell’s Primus Apex integrated flight deck. Honeywell also will provide its satellite communications (SATCOM) and flight management system (FMS) technology for her use on the flight.
Honeywell Business & General Aviation announced that it will be one of Earhart’s primary supporters at this week’s National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention and Exhibition in Las Vegas.
“We’re very excited to support Amelia Rose Earhart and her team on this exciting adventure,” said Mike Beazley, Vice President Aftermarket Sales. “Our Primus Epic 2.0 (formerly Primus Apex) cockpit offers the perfect mix of capabilities, including synthetic vision, and flexibility she’ll need for every phase of flight. And our connectivity solutions, including our Aspire 200 products, will allow millions of people the world over to keep track of her progress.”
“I am beyond belief proud that Honeywell Aerospace has joined on as a founding partner with The Amelia Project!” said Earhart. “With Honeywell's connected cockpit and satellite communication technology, we will live stream the entire flight around the world – something that has never before been done before in combination with a complete social media experience.”