Innovative Aerosystems Acquires Honeywell Power Generator Systems License

Expansion strengthens electrical power and sustainment capabilities across commercial and defense platforms.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:23pm

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Innovative Aerosystems, a U.S. company specializing in advanced avionic solutions, has acquired an exclusive perpetual license from Honeywell International Inc. for power generator systems supporting commercial and defense aircraft. This strategic expansion allows Innovative Aerosystems to provide long-term sustainment, engineering support, and supply continuity for operators of mission-critical electrical power generation systems worldwide.

Why it matters

This acquisition strengthens Innovative Aerosystems' ability to support aircraft operators with integrated solutions spanning flight deck modernization, flight controls, navigation technologies, autopilots, mission computing, and now electrical power system sustainment. It expands the company's customer and platform reach across commercial transport and defense fleets, enhancing its position as a trusted lifecycle partner.

The details

Under the agreement, Innovative Aerosystems acquired key operational assets including specialized tooling, testing equipment, and technical data necessary to support Power Generators and Generator Control Units installed on Boeing 767 passenger and freighter aircraft, the KC-46 aerial refueling tanker, and the F-15 fighter platform. This allows the company to enhance support responsiveness, preserve technical continuity, and pursue future modernization opportunities across these important platforms.

  • The transaction was announced on April 2, 2026.

The players

Innovative Aerosystems

A U.S.-based company specializing in the engineering, manufacturing, and supply of advanced avionic solutions.

Honeywell International Inc.

A major American conglomerate that develops and manufactures a variety of commercial and consumer products, engineering services, and aerospace systems for a wide variety of customers worldwide.

Shahram Askarpour

Chief Executive Officer of Innovative Aerosystems.

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What they’re saying

“This transaction expands our capabilities in aircraft electrical power generation and reinforces our strategy to be a trusted lifecycle partner for both commercial transport and defense operators.”

— Shahram Askarpour, Chief Executive Officer, Innovative Aerosystems

What’s next

Innovative Aerosystems plans to maintain continuity of support for current operators while leveraging its vertically integrated U.S. engineering, manufacturing, and certification capabilities to improve product supportability, support repair and spares responsiveness, and explore future modernization initiatives.

The takeaway

This acquisition further solidifies Innovative Aerosystems' position as a leading provider of integrated avionic and power systems solutions, enabling it to better serve commercial and defense aircraft operators with comprehensive lifecycle support for mission-critical electrical infrastructure.