Honeywell Aerospace Spin-Off is moving ahead with new leadership confirmed by the company. Honeywell has named Jim Currier as President and Chief Executive Officer and Craig Arnold as Chairman of the Board.
The new company is expected to become an independent, publicly listed business in the second half of 2026.
Currier will take over as CEO once the separation is complete. Arnold will serve as non-executive Board Chair after the spin-off and has joined Honeywell’s Board of Directors in the meantime.
Honeywell said the upcoming independent aerospace company will be one of the largest pure-play aerospace suppliers in the world, with more than $15 billion in 2024 sales. Its technologies include propulsion systems, cockpit and navigation equipment, and auxiliary power units used across commercial and defense aircraft.
The Aerospace Technologies business is currently based in Phoenix, Arizona, which is expected to remain a key location for the new company once the spin-off is complete.
The leadership appointments are part of Honeywell’s plan to simplify its structure and focus more closely on its core sectors.
The company announced earlier this year that it would separate its Aerospace Technologies business as part of a wider portfolio review. The process is on track to finish in the second half of 2026, pending all necessary approvals.
Currier has worked at Honeywell for nearly twenty years and has led the Aerospace Technologies division since 2023. He previously held senior roles in Electronic Solutions, Airlines North America, and other international units. Under his leadership, the business expanded its global supply chain and strengthened partnerships with customers.
Arnold, who was Chairman and CEO of Eaton Corporation, brings broad experience in industrial and technology leadership. He also serves on the board of Medtronic Inc. and spent more than twenty years with General Electric.
The spin-off will create an independent company focused fully on aviation. Honeywell said the separation will give the business more flexibility to invest in next-generation technologies and respond faster to long-term market needs.
The transaction is expected to be tax-free for shareholders, subject to the usual regulatory and board approvals.
This move follows Honeywell’s earlier separation of its Advanced Materials business, now operating as Solstice Advanced Materials, which became a publicly traded company in October 2025.
Why It Matters
The Honeywell Aerospace Spin-Off shows how one of the world’s largest industrial technology groups is reshaping its business focus — and that shift reaches beyond aviation.
For retailers and supermarket operators, it signals a clearer focus inside Honeywell’s remaining automation and digital technology divisions. Those divisions supply warehouse automation, logistics control, barcoding, and cold-chain systems that power grocery and distribution operations worldwide.
For suppliers and packaging manufacturers, this structure change could encourage more targeted development in factory and packaging-line automation. Honeywell’s industrial units provide essential sensors, control systems, and process technologies used throughout FMCG and packaging plants.
For wholesalers and supermarket buyers, it highlights which global technology partners are strengthening their industrial focus. A leaner, Honeywell can now prioritize faster order fulfillment, smarter warehouse management, and better tracking systems — all critical for supply-chain reliability in retail and food distribution.
In short, the spin-off reflects a global trend: large technology suppliers separating into focused businesses. The result will likely influence how automation and logistics evolve across retail, packaging, and supermarket supply networks over the next few years.
Note: All information in this article is verified. We gathered every detail directly from Honeywell’s official site before creating this news.
