Denel, Honeywell To Pursue African Aircraft Upgrades

GABORONE, Botswana — US-based aircraft systems manufacturer Honeywell Aerospace and South African company Denel Aviation have signed an collaborative agreement to pursue paving the way for the joint exploration of retrofit, modification and upgrade opportunities on fixed-wing military aircraft in he sub-Saharan Africa. region.

Honeywell said the collaboration with Denel allows provides both companies with an opportunity to deliver improved communication services and rapid maintenance and repair services. , which will help customers extend the lifespans of their assets. The partnership said its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service will handle nearly 1,500 military and commercial aircraft from sub-Saharan Africa within the first few years of its launch.

Honeywell Aerospace becomes Denel Aviation's fourth international MRO partner. Most recently, in 2013, it signed an agreement with after Russian Helicopters , which in 2013 signed an agreement to provide upgrade, repair and maintenance services to all Russian military and civilian helicopters in Africa. Denel, The company, which produces the Rooivalk helicopter used by the South African Air Force, also operates a service center for the C-130 Hercules heavy-lift aircraft on behalf of Lockheed Martin.