Aerospace Unplugged

In this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, we take a break from deep dives on the latest aviation technologies and trends to focus on people shaping the future of aerospace.

Host Adam Kress is joined by four inspiring women from Honeywell Aerospace Technologies—leaders in business and engineering—who share their insights and career journeys in a field still largely dominated by men.

From these women finding mentorship to overcoming challenges, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 

Episode Highlights:

In this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, we tackle 2025's top aviation safety issues: rising close calls on runways and the growing threat of GPS jamming and spoofing.

Our host, Adam Kress chats with Priya Poyil, a Director of Offering Management at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, about aviation safety and industry efforts to tackle key challenges in this insightful discussion.

In this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, we dive into the vision of one of our partner’s, Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (PiAC). We discuss the missions and innovative ideas driving their programs forward, including how they aim to power their aircraft with the help of hydrogen.  

Our host, Adam Kress, is joined by John Piasecki, the Chief Executive Officer of PiAC, and Dan Newman, the Chief Technology Officer for Advanced Air Mobility at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies. From discussing the challenges of hydrogen as a propulsion method and its opportunity as a clean and renewable energy source, to insights of...

In this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, we dive into the key discussions and insights from the 2024 Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Summit held in Washington, DC. Now in its third year, the summit brought together industry leaders, regulators, and lawmakers for a day of programming and conversations focused on advancing the AAM industry.

Our host, Adam Kress, is joined by Sapan Shah, Senior Director of Product Management for Advanced Air Mobility at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, and Sean Deverey, Senior Director of Government Relations at Honeywell. Together, they discuss takeaways from the event and share key insights from the...

Gaining public acceptance is crucial in the rapidly evolving world of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). Without the public's trust and confidence, adopting innovative technologies like autonomous aircraft and urban air taxis could face significant hurdles. 

In this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, our host, Adam Kress, is joined by Alison Wyrick, Senior Director of Innovation at Honeywell. Alison recently moderated a session at the 3rd Annual Honeywell Advanced Air Mobility Summit, where she and her distinguished panelists delved into the critical factors influencing societal acceptance of AAM. Listen for key takeaways from this insightful session and get Alison's p...

Together they will talk through how different satellite systems work in harmony to deliver seamless communication, ensuring a flight path is as connected as is it comfortable. Join us for this deep dive episode into the heart of aerospace communication technology.

In this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, we dive into the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, exploring its significance and the critical provisions around runway safety and cockpit alerting. With a recent increase in close calls on U.S. runways, these measures are more important than ever. Join us as we discuss what the FAA Reauthorization bill entails, its impact on aviation safety, and why the inclusion of runway safety protocols is essential. Our special guest, Honeywell Senior Director of Government Relations Sean Deverey, shares expert insights and sheds light on the future of aviation safety.

In this episode, we delve into the critical role of Flight Management Systems (FMS) and how guided visuals enhance their functionality. Join us as we explore the integration of advanced visual aids in FMS, improving pilot situational awareness and flight safety. Our experts discuss the latest innovations, real-world applications, and the future of FMS technology in the aerospace industry. Tune in to gain insights into how these systems are revolutionizing modern aviation.

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On this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, we speak with Andrew Barker, Honeywell's Vide President of Integrated Avionics, as he comes to us form the ground of EAA AirVenture to discuss what he's looking forward to and what you shouldn't miss at the show. 

Vertical Aerospace, with its VX4 electric-vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft, is at the cusp of a new chapter in aviation history. The company's successful untethered free flight of the VX4, piloted by Chief Test Pilot Justin "Jif" Paines, has paved the way for the upcoming first flights. These flights are crucial for the type certification process and represent a significant leap forward for Vertical Aerospace and the broader urban air mobility sector.

Listen in for a high-flying conversation about pioneering the skies of tomorrow.

This episode of Aerospace Unplugged features Dan Newman, Chief Technology Officer of Honeywell's Advanced Air Mobility team. With his extensive experience at Boeing, the US Department of Defense, and DARPA, Dan will shed light on the pivotal role of autonomy in aviation. We delve into the future prospects, key milestones, and the hurdles we must overcome on the path to fully autonomous aircraft. Reflecting on the historical significance of automation in aviation, such as the 1912 invention of the Sperry Autopilot, we discuss how incremental advancements have led to today's innovative technologies. Tune in to navigate the skies of innovation...

Position and timing signals from global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) have become the primary source of navigation for vehicles across air, land and sea. But how do pilots or unmanned systems navigate when GNSS signals aren’t available?

GNSS has seen a significant increase in intentional and unintentional disruptions including jamming and spoofing. In this podcast navigation experts Ben Mohr and Mohan Jacob discussing two suites of Honeywell offerings Alternative Navigation and Resilient Navigation aimed to help manned and unmanned aircraft operate when navigation is denied or unavailable. 

They answer questions like “what are the most...

The number of serious runway safety incidents at U.S. airports has increased over the past year – putting thousands of lives at risk. There were more than 50 serious runway incidents in 2023, clearly demonstrating that America's approach to runway safety is insufficient and under enormous stress.

In the latest episode of Aerospace Unplugged, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies President & CEO Jim Currier discusses new technology to address runway safety and why the flying public is calling on Congress, the FAA, and the aviation industry to address this alarming trend.

This is a timely podcast episode you won't want to...

On this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, we'll dive into sustainability in aviation. The industry is all in, but there's also a lot of work to do. Our special guest is aerospace industry veteran and President and CEO of Honeywell Aerospace, Jim Currier. With nearly two decades of experience at Honeywell holding a wide range of positions, he's no stranger to leading teams that solve complex problems and develop revolutionary solutions for aviation. We'll talk about what Honeywell is doing right now to help the industry become more sustainable, discuss some recent achievements, and get his perspective on what's needed...

Dive deep into the world of space junk. Journey from the space age's dawn to today's challenges, featuring experts from Honeywell Aerospace and Astroscale. Explore the history, science, & future of cosmic pollution.

In this podcast, we will dive into the visionary leadership steering Honeywell’s Defense & Space initiatives.

On this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, we will be taking a dive into BendixKing Honeywell product line and two pilots who frequently use these products. You will hear what two different generations have to say about these avionics, and how BendixKing is thinking of the future. Join us as this conversation is sure to deliver a riveting adventure over the Brazilian forest. 

On this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, we'll be talking about the future of aviation propulsion. Now it's no secret that the aviation sector has a reputation for its carbon emissions, but what few realize is that there are some amazing technologies on the horizon that will make a big impact in lowering those emissions. Our guests on this episode are Phil Robinson and Taylor Alberstadt. Phil works closely with hydrogen fuel cells, and Taylor is focused on electric and hybrid-electric propulsion.

On this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, we'll be talking to an orthopedic surgeon who found his way into aviation in the most unusual way. It's a fascinating story that was brought to light during the early stages of the pandemic, but the work of our guest, Dr. Arthur Kreitenberg dates back much further than that. Dr. K is the inventor of what is now called the Honeywell UV Treatment System. It's a device designed to roll up and down in an aircraft aisle and use UV light to treat surfaces on an airplane on the light that's emitted from...

On this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, we're going to talk to the editor-in-chief of Aviation Consumer magazine, Larry Anglisano and the product line director for Honeywell Anthem, Jason Bialek. Larry has worked as an avionics technician and a test flight pilot and writes for several top aviation publications. He's going to tell us his views on the new Honeywell Anthem integrated flight deck. Jason has put in a lot of time working on the development of this integrated cockpit system over the past few years and especially over the past few months as this has gone out into the...

On this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, we talk with Michael Cervenka, the President of Vertical Aerospace, a company out of the United Kingdom that has its sights set on revolutionizing the way we travel through the air. Vertical wants to help decarbonize air travel by launching the world's first flying taxis by 2024, and a first flight test is not far away. Michael’s background lies in aerospace engineering focusing on engine and turbine design before moving into the role of Future Business Propositions with Rolls Royce. Now he works with Vertical to revolutionize how people fly.

On this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, we'll talk to some of our young professionals here at Honeywell. These folks are all either former interns who have been hired on full time, or current interns still making their way through the program. They represent a wide array of experience from marketing to mechanical engineering and beyond. The first of our young professionals is Ana Perez. She's an intern in our customer marketing department, but you'll also be hearing today from Noah Kurus. He's a systems engineer in the engines and power systems group. Third up is going to be Amanda...

This episode we are diving deep into our Honeywell Federal Solutions Gold Business Enterprise you may not have heard of. Our very own Vice President DJ of Honeywell Federal Solutions is joined by Eric, our FMNT President as they discuss one of the forty plus Gold Business Enterprises here at Honeywell. 

On this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, we welcome in special guests Dan Szeezil and David Shilliday to talk about sustainable aviation fuels and how we as a company can utilize this technology. 

Dan is an offering management lead at Honeywell in our Performance Materials & Technologies (PMT) business. He’s an experienced, advanced biofuels professional with more than a decade of experience working within renewable fuels.

David is the Vice President and General Manager of our power systems business in Honeywell Aerospace. He leads that business unit, which focuses primarily on manufacturing auxiliary power units for air...

True stories from a former US Army helicopter pilot

Podcast Preview: Weaving through the Afghan mountains in a 50,000-pound rotorcraft, traveling 150 mph is not for the faint of heart. Luckily for the US Army, it is for Lieutenant Colonel Roger Neilsen Capps. Meet retired US Army pilot, Roger Capps, who for more than 15 years has piloted one of the US military's bell cows – the CH-47 Chinook. Roger has served in multiple overseas deployments from Afghanistan to Morocco to Iraq. 

Hear stories about his experiences flying for the US Army, Columbia Helicopters, and the Nev...

When you’re a global movie star, executive producer, and entrepreneur, time for you is literally money. Which makes owning a private jet that travels Mach 0.80 (613 mph) leverage to compete, grow and thrive in Hollywood.

But behind every grinding superstar is a flight crew that makes taking off in Tokyo and touching down in Toulouse possible. Meet a celebrity pilot Randy and Director of Maintenance Paul. Hear what it’s like to a fly movie star across the world, manage a private aircraft and help an actor build their empire from the sky. The Aerospace Unplugged team asks...

As the world begins to establish some normalcy, many are packing their bags and pressing play on an otherwise paused travel itinerary. As these trips start to take flight, planes are finding themselves checking off maintenance plans and re-evaluating their 2021 maintenance strategy.  

Owner and star of the well-known YouTube aviation channel “Captain Joe” which has more than 1.4 million subscribers, Captain Joe is the one of the most popular influencer pilots in the world. Charismatic and passionate about everything aviation, Joe has been a professional pilot since 2008, and is currently First Officer at Cargolux Airlines International. He lives in Munich, Germany, and enjoys traveling and exploring the world, always on the lookout for curiosities like abandoned airplanes. Today, he talks with Adam Kress, our new podcast host, then interviews Bob Lenz on our suite of UV treatment solutions. 

In this episode, Ed and Olivier discuss the partnering relationship that dates back to Airbus' first wide-body, the A300, with Honeywell providing the latest modernized Flight Management System.

In this episode, Lea Kiesel, Sr. Director of Offering Management at Honeywell, discusses advancements in Thermal Barrier Coatings from where they began to where we are now.