About the speaker: Sarah Kane is the Vice President of Space at Honeywell. With extensive experience in the aerospace industry, Sarah leads Honeywell’s initiatives in space technology, driving innovation and excellence in the development and deployment of advanced aerospace solutions. Her expertise and leadership play a pivotal role in shaping Honeywell’s strategic direction in the space sector, ensuring the company continues to be at the forefront of technological advancements and industry standards.

About the company: Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, is a leading manufacturer of aircraft engines, avionics, and auxiliary power units (APUs). As a division of Honeywell International, known for its pivotal role in aviation history, Honeywell equipped WWII bomber planes with critical technology and developed the autopilot. Today, it produces a wide range of aviation products including space equipment, turbine engines, brakes, wheels, and advanced avionics. Honeywell’s contributions have been integral to numerous U.S. space missions and significant events such as the emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549. The company also actively participates in major avionics advancement programs like the U.S. NextGen and Europe’s SESAR.

Number of Employees: 103,000

Revenue: $36.6 Billion