Southwest Airlines Adopts Honeywell Safety Tech Amid FAA Scrutiny

Southwest Airlines is rolling out Honeywell''s cockpit alert systems across its Boeing 737 fleet following a series of runway close calls. The technology provides real-time verbal and text warnings to pilots about potential errors, such as incorrect runway use or excessive speed.

The MOVE comes as U.S. regulators increase pressure on airlines to enhance safety measures. A March 2024 incident involving a Southwest jet attempting takeoff from a taxiway in Orlando highlights the urgency. Honeywell''s system could have prevented such mistakes with immediate alerts like "On taxiway!" or "Too fast!".

While Southwest hasn''t disclosed costs, this investment reflects broader industry trends toward proactive safety upgrades. The FAA''s heightened scrutiny follows multiple runway incidents that have raised concerns about aviation safety standards.