Avionics
Honeywell Makes Offer for Autonomous Tech Group Civitanavi
Proposed deal is part of the U.S. aerospace group's plan for the advanced air mobility sector
Honeywell cockpit technology for eVTOL aircraft
Honeywell says Civitanavi's expertise in autonomous technology will boost its offering for new eVTOL aircraft, complementing the work it is doing on navigation systems. © Honeywell Aerospace

Honeywell is looking to boost its capabilities in autonomous technology by moving ahead with plans to acquire Civitanavi Systems. On March 28, the U.S. group announced that it has made a voluntary tender offer to buy all outstanding shares in the specialist manufacturer of navigation and timing technology for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.

In particular, Honeywell aims to tap the Italian company’s inertial navigation, georeference, and stabilization systems to enhance its existing navigation and sensor products for new markets such as advanced air mobility (AAM). These could include a high-performance fiber optic gyro technology that is not in Honeywell’s current portfolio, and that could enhance what it is seeking to offer companies including eVTOL aircraft manufacturers.

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