Honeywell Aerospace begins trading as standalone company

WASHINGTON — Honeywell Aerospace has officially spun off as an independent, publicly-traded company focused on defense and commercial aviation, it announced today.

Honeywell previously announced in February 2025 its strategy to split its businesses into three parts: an automation business known as Honeywell Technologies, an advanced materials unit spun off in 2025 and now known as Solstice, and the aerospace segment.

At the time, company officials said the break up would allow each business unit to pursue tailored strategies for growing revenue.

The aerospace spin off was completed when Honeywell Technologies distributed all shares of Honeywell Aerospace stock, allowing Honeywell Aerospace to begin trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market this morning, the company said in a news release.

“Today marks the start of a new era for Honeywell Aerospace,” said Honeywell Aerospace CEO Jim Currier. “As an independent aerospace and defense company, we are fully dedicated to our mission to protect and advance the promise of flight to create a safer, more connected world.”

In its current form, Honeywell Aerospace employs 36,000 workers, who build aviation systems including engines, avionics and

On July 23, Honeywell Technologies is set to release its second-quarter results, which will include earnings from the aerospace segment that was spun off today.