Peg Billson, VP of Honeywell's aircraft landing systems, just
inked a $17 million deal with easyJet to overhaul wheels and brakes
on the low-cost carrier's 46 Boeing 737-300 Classic jetliners.
The work will be performed at Honeywell's Feltham, UK facility
that can repair both steel brakes, such as those used on the B737.
and carbon brakes.
The announcement virtually stopped Bob Johnson, president of Honeywell
Aerospace, in his tracks. Billson is a rising star on Johnson's
"rich bench of talent," as he describes Honeywell's
key players. While other Honeywell Aerospace divisions have struggled
to make profit targets, Billson's aircraft landing systems has
soared with 17 % growth in spite of a contracting market, prompting
Johnson to salute her achievements as "wonderful."
