Aerospace Unplugged

In this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, we dive into the fascinating history and evolution of black boxes in aviation. We discuss why they were developed, their role in ensuring flight safety, and their importance in accident investigations.  Our host, Adam Kress, is joined by Borka Vlacic, a Director of Product Management for SATCOM at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, and Stephen Leaper, the Recorder Product Line Manager for our partner Curtiss Wright Avionics, Video and System.  From discussing how black boxes have transformed over the years to exploring the groundbreaking advancements driving aviation safety into the future, don’t miss out on this insightful conversation. Episode Highlights: * Historical Content and Impact: Discover why black boxes were developed and what challenges they were designed to address in the aviation industry. * Technological Evolution: Learn how the technology advancements have transformed the early flight records to today’s advanced devices. * Connected Recorders Improving Aviation Safety: Dive into the critical role connected recorders play in improving accident prevention. * Future Prospects and Operator Feedback: Learn about operators’ perspectives on the latest connected recorder technologies and what the future holds for the evolution of black boxes. Want to dive deeper? Explore more about our Honeywell Connected Recorders [https://hwll.co/wycvnfba].

In this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, host Adam Kress sits down with Thea Feyereisen, a Distinguished Fellow at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies and one of the world’s leading experts in the study of human factors and their critical role in aviation safety.  Join them as they explore how understanding human behavior can drive innovation in cockpit design, enhance safety measures and reduce pilot errors.  From the latest advancements in technology to the fascinating intersection of engineering and psychology, Feyereisen shares insights that are transforming the future of aviation and beyond.    Episode Highlights: * Human Factors in Aviation: Discover how analyzing human behavior is revolutionizing cockpit design and improving safety in flight. * Automation & Human Control: Explore the challenges of balancing automation with pilot engagement in engineering new technologies.  * Improving Runway Safety: Get the inside scoop on the human factors behind the cutting-edge Surface Alerts (SURF-A) cockpit alerting software.

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: * Career Paths & Passion for Aviation: How each guest discovered their path to aerospace and carved out their career. * Challenges & Triumphs: Learn about their personal experiences navigating the industry, overcoming obstacles, and finding confidence. * Lessons Learned & Future Outlook: Hear key takeaways and advice from their career journeys plus, what excites them about the future of aviation.

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) [https://piasecki.com/]. 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 what the future may hold for this industry, this is a discussion you don’t want to miss.