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Aerospace Supplier Expands Capacity for Commercial and Defense Demand
Honeywell Aerospace has announced plans to build a $500 million, 300,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Tempe, Arizona, to meet growing demand across commercial aviation and defense programs. The facility, scheduled to open in late 2028, will feature an integrated digital production system, modular robotics, and automated inspection, and is expected to create approximately 600 jobs. The expansion is intended to support growth on current programs and future aviation initiatives, as reported by Aero-News Network.