The 300,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to open in late 2028 on the company’s existing Tempe campus, near its global headquarters. Honeywell expects it to create approximately 600 jobs over time, while construction will support more than 1,000 local jobs.
“Demand for technology from Honeywell Aerospace continues to accelerate across both commercial and defense markets, and this major investment ensures we can continue delivering for our customers while unlocking long-term growth for our shareholders,” said Jim Currier, Honeywell Aerospace’s president and chief executive officer. “This is an example of how our recent spin into an independent, publicly-traded Honeywell Aerospace allows us to make decisions and investments that support our growth and the future of aviation and defense.”
The plant will combine modular robotics, automated inspection and digital twins within an integrated digital production system. Honeywell said the additional machining capability would reduce reliance on constrained external suppliers and strengthen its production network.
The facility will support existing programs and US$15 billion in new Control Systems program wins. It will also provide capacity for products including Assure advanced actuation systems and Attune vapor-cycle cooling subsystems.
Defense work will include capacity for priority production of technologies covered by a supplier framework agreement signed with the Department of War in March. The expansion is intended to support both current requirements and the next generation of aviation and defense products.
“Arizona has been at the heart of our innovation and manufacturing operations for decades,” Currier said. “Expanding on our existing Tempe campus with this state-of-the-art new facility reinforces our commitment to this great state, our employees and the Arizona workforce, as well as the customers around the world who depend on our technology every day.”
