Avionics
Honeywell, NASA Test Sonic Boom Technology
Honeywell and NASA are collaborating on new cockpit displays that show potential sonic booms.
Honeywell is evaluating the use of its INAV Interactive Navigation technology to tell pilots when and where a sonic boom will occur. [Image: Honeywell]
Honeywell is evaluating the use of its INAV Interactive Navigation technology to tell pilots when and where a sonic boom will occur. [Image: Honeywell]

Working with NASA, Honeywell recently flight-tested new cockpit displays that help pilots see sonic booms before they happen. As part of a joint study, Honeywell is looking to prove that the displays could allow pilots to reroute and reduce the effects of aircraft noise over populated areas.


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