Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) and Riyadh Airports Company (RAC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the use of Honeywell technologies that enable integration and automation at King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) to increase efficiency, predictability and safety in its airport operations while also minimizing environmental impact.

 

The MoU between RAC and Honeywell outlines the implementation, operation and maintenance of new Honeywell technologies at KKIA. Honeywell will design and co-develop solutions with RAC to help the organization deliver on key outcomes at KKIA including operational efficiency, uptime and continuity, sustainability and the passenger experience. RAC will also pilot and validate new Honeywell solutions at KKIA.

 

“RAC continues to pursue its digital transformation program to be one of the region's leading airport operators," said Eng. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Maghlouth, CEO of Riyadh Airports Company. “This collaboration will not only allow us to improve operations at KKIA but capitalize on the potential represented by the future passenger demand to enhance the overall experience of our passengers and further accelerate the future development of Saudi Arabia's aviation sector as per the civil aviation strategy and the national transport and logistics strategy."

 

“The foresight of companies like RAC to adopt new technologies to position its airports as not only some of the most advanced in the region but also the world," said Philipose Jacob, general manager, Global Airports, Honeywell Building Technologies. “Honeywell is pleased to work with RAC to co-develop and design technologies that will improve the operational efficiency, uptime and overall passenger experience at KKIA while supporting its efforts to meet its Saudi Vision 2030 commitments."

 

The collaboration highlights the commitment of RAC and Honeywell in supporting Saudi Vision 2030 – the national roadmap to transform the Kingdom into an industrial powerhouse and a global logistics hub. The vision's focus is on developing high-tech and knowledge-based careers that add significant value to the Saudi economy to compete globally.

 

Located in the north of Riyadh, KKIA comprises of five terminals and serves as the gateway to Saudi Arabia's largest city. Upon the Honeywell technology upgrade completion in 2022, terminals 3 and 4 will be able to accommodate up to 11 million passengers annually for international flights, incorporate 14 travel gates and 80 check-in counters.

 

Honeywell supports the unique needs of Saudi Arabia's aviation airports sector and its technology is a critical enabler sustainable airport operations. Honeywell offers airports in the region decades of experience combined with proven, advanced technologies that address both current and future needs.

 

Honeywell continues to strengthen its footprint in the Kingdom, playing a vital role in advancing the development of the country's industries and localization efforts that aid its transformation to a knowledge-based economy. Recent Honeywell developments in the Kingdom include the scheduled openings of two new facilities that will produce gas detection devices, natural gas as well as liquid fuel, and create new employment opportunities open to Saudi nationals.

 

Visit Honeywell at The Dubai Airshow in Dubai (November 14-18, Stand 1432) to learn more about its latest global airport projects.

 

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About Honeywell Building Technologies

Honeywell Building Technologies(HBT) is transforming the way every building operates to help improve the quality of life. We are a leading building controls company with operations in more than 75 countries supported by a global channel partner network. Commercial building owners and operators use our hardware, software and analytics to help create safe, efficient and productive facilities. Our solutions and services are used in more than 10 million buildings worldwide.

 

Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industry-specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.

 

 

About Riyadh Airports Company

Riyadh Airports Company (RAC) was established in 2016 as a part of the privatization program of the aviation sector in Saudi Arabia. RAC is now managing and operating King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in the Saudi capital. RAC is seeking to be the leading voice for airports in Saudi Arabia and the region, focused on building an industry role model and operating a world-class hub for travellers, cargo customers, and partners. For more information, please visit https://www.riyadhairports.com.

 

About King Khalid International Airport

 

King Khalid International Airport was opened in 1983 in Riyadh. It is located in the north of Riyadh over an area of 375 km2. It has five passengers' terminals, 40 airbridges, and car parking designed for 11,600 vehicles. The airport also consists of the Royal Terminal, the Central Control Tower, and two Parallel Runways, which are each 4,260 meters (13,980 ft) long.

 

As part of the overall transformation journey that is happening in the Kingdom, and to position Riyadh city as the destination for many travelers from all over the world, the management and operations of King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) have been entrusted to Riyadh Airports Company as a main milestone of a wide privatization program within the aviation sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

 

RAC is committed at KKIA to achieving operational excellence, evolving, and envisioning the passenger experience by gearing up to meet this need across the core basics among passenger's expectations – to be safe, secure, authentic, artistic, and easy to navigate.

For more information, please visit https://kkia.sa/