JEKTA SIGNS MOU WITH HONEYWELL

Jekta, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of the electrically powered Passenger Hydro Aircraft Zero Emission 100 (PHA-ZE 100) amphibious flying boat, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Honeywell. The accord signifies the first step in exploring, identifying and confirming a suite of Honeywell systems to integrate with the world's first 19-seat, electrically powered, regional, amphibious aircraft.

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In conjunction with Jekta, Honeywell will design and codevelop aeronautical systems that will optimise efficiencies, enhance streamlined operations and augment the safety of aircraft operations, while ensuring minimal operational environmental impact and delivering a best-in-class passenger experience. In addition, Jekta and Honeywell will collaborate on discerning the viability of single-pilot operations for commercial flying of the PHA-ZE 100 class of aircraft.

The MOU marks a significant milestone for Jekta as the Switzerland-based OEM will leverage Honeywell's extensive expertise and maximise knowledge transfer in its endeavours to deliver a new class of amphibious flying boats to the global regional seaplane market. Honeywell avionics, electric engines, flight control systems and connectivity will all be discussed under the terms of the MOU, with the final system architecture and integration to be confirmed by the end of 2023.