Honeywell has named Jim Currier as President and Chief Executive Officer of Honeywell Aerospace. The business will become an independent, publicly traded company after a planned spin-off expected in the second half of 2026. This marks a major step in Honeywell’s long-term growth plan.
At the same time, Honeywell announced Craig Arnold as Chairman of the new Honeywell Aerospace Board of Directors. He will become non-executive Chair once the spin-off is complete. Until then, he will serve on Honeywell’s main Board of Directors with immediate effect.
Once separated, Honeywell Aerospace will rank among the world’s largest pure-play aerospace suppliers. It reported over US$15 billion in sales in 2024. The company provides propulsion, cockpit, navigation, and auxiliary power systems. Its technology features on nearly every commercial and defence aircraft worldwide. The new business will be based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Jim Currier joined Honeywell nearly two decades ago. He became president and CEO of Honeywell Aerospace Technologies in 2023. Before that, he led several divisions, including Electronic Solutions and the Aftermarket organisation across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India. He also served as vice president of Airlines, North America.
Under his leadership, the aerospace business has grown stronger and more competitive.
Vimal Kapur, Honeywell’s Chairman and CEO, said: “As a Honeywell veteran, Jim’s unmatched knowledge of our aerospace and defence business, our global customer base and our vast supply chain make him exceptionally well-suited to drive Honeywell Aerospace’s accelerated growth while unlocking further scale and efficiency.”
With experienced leadership and a clear focus, Honeywell Aerospace is ready to take flight as a powerful new force in the global aviation industry.
