Honeywell Aerospace’s Boeing 757 features a refreshed livery reflecting its updated brand identity. [Credit: FLYING/Ryan Ewing]
Key Takeaways:
Honeywell Aerospace has successfully spun off from its parent company, now trading independently on Nasdaq as HONA, with the former Honeywell becoming a pure-play automation provider.
The separation, partly influenced by activist investors, aims to streamline growth for both entities and positions Honeywell Aerospace as one of the world's largest independent aerospace suppliers.
The new company is focused on investing in its supplier base to boost production of critical aircraft systems and is committed to embracing breakthrough initiatives like electrification and autonomy for future aerospace platforms.
The company on Monday began trading independently on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker HONA after spreading its wings and separating from Honeywell’s core business, which is now a pure-play automation provider. Honeywell announced the split in February 2025 and last year spun off its advanced materials business.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
