Current Report · Items 1.01, 2.01, 8.01, 9.01 · 8-K
Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc.
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement · Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets · Other Events
Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Autopilot Asset Purchase and License Agreement On March 27, 2026, Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into and closed the transactions contemplated by that certain Asset Purchase and License Agreement (the “Autopilot Agreement”) with Honeywell International Inc. (“Honeywell”).…
Filed Apr 2, 2026Accepted Apr 2, 2026, 9:00 AM EDTCIK 836690Accession 0001104659-26-038902
Company context
Headquartered in Exton, Pa., Innovative Aerosystems is a U.S.-based company specializing in the engineering, manufacturing, and supply of advanced avionics solutions. Its extensive global product reach and customer base span commercial, business aviation, and military markets, serving both airframe manufacturers and aftermarket providers for fixed-wing and rotorcraft applications. IA offers advanced, cost-effective solutions while maintaining support for legacy product lines. The Company is positioned to leverage its experience to pursue growth opportunities in next-generation navigation systems, advanced flight deck and special mission displays, precision air data instrumentation, autothrottles, flight control computers, mission computers, and software-based situational awareness solutions supporting autonomous flight. Supported by a robust patent portfolio and the highest aircraft certification standards, IA is positioned to address the aerospace industry's demand for increasingly sophisticated and technologically advanced products. For more information, please visit us at www.iascorp.com.
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Item 1.01Item 1.01 - Entry into Material Agreement
Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
Autopilot Asset Purchase and License Agreement
On March 27, 2026, Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc.
(the “Company”) entered into and closed the transactions contemplated by that certain Asset Purchase and License Agreement
(the “Autopilot Agreement”) with Honeywell International Inc. (“Honeywell”).
Pursuant to the Autopilot Agreement, Honeywell sold, assigned or licensed
certain assets related to its general aviation autopilots and nav/com, multifunction display and transponder radios, granted exclusive
and non-exclusive licenses to use certain Honeywell intellectual property related to its general aviation autopilots and nav/com, multifunction
display and transponder radios to repair, overhaul, manufacture, sell, import, export and distribute certain products and granted certain
other intellectual property rights to the Company for consideration of $22.0 million in cash.
The Autopilot Agreement contains customary representations and warranties
of Honeywell regarding Honeywell’s authority to enter into the Autopilot Agreement, compliance with laws, and rights to its intellectual
property and personal property. The Autopilot Agreement further contains customary representations and warranties of the Company, including
regarding the Company’s authority and sufficiency of funds to enter into the Autopilot Agreement. Further, the Autopilot Agreement
contains covenants of the parties customary for a transaction of this type. Mutual indemnification obligations are provided for under
the Autopilot Agreement, subject to limitations customary for a transaction of this kind.
In connection with the Autopilot Agreement, the parties also entered
into a Transition Services Agreement pursuant to which Honeywell will provide certain services to the Company, including technical support
to assist the Company in its manufacture, repair and service of the products licensed from Honeywell.
The foregoing description of the Autopilot Agreement does not purport
to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Autopilot Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 2.1
to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Generators Asset Purchase and License Agreement
On March 28, 2026, the Company entered into and closed the transactions
contemplated by that certain Asset Purchase and License Agreement (the “Generators Agreement”) with Honeywell.
Pursuant to the Generators Agreement, Honeywell sold, assigned or licensed
certain assets related to its electronic generator and generator control unit for the F-15 and 767 tanker/freight platforms, including
a sale of certain inventory, equipment and customer-related documents; an assignment of certain contracts; and a grant of exclusive
and non-exclusive licenses to use certain Honeywell intellectual property related to its electronic generator and generator control unit
for the F-15 and 767 tanker/freight platforms to repair, overhaul, manufacture, sell, import, export and distribute certain products to
the Company for consideration of $8.0 million in cash.
The Generators Agreement contains customary representations and warranties
of Honeywell regarding Honeywell’s authority to enter into the Generators Agreement, compliance with laws, and rights to its intellectual
property and personal property. The Generators Agreement further contains customary representations and warranties of the Company, including
regarding the Company’s authority and sufficiency of funds to enter into the Generators Agreement. Further, the Generators Agreement
contains covenants of the parties customary for a transaction of this type. Mutual indemnification obligations are provided for under
the Generators Agreement, subject to limitations customary for a transaction of this kind.
In connection with the Generators Agreement, the parties also entered
into a Transition Services Agreement pursuant to which Honeywell will provide certain services to the Company, including technical support
to assist the Company in its manufacture, repair and service of the products licensed from Honeywell.
The foregoing description of the Generators Agreement does not purport
to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Generators Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 2.2
to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 2.01Item 2.01 - Completion of Acquisition
Item 2.01. Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
The information set forth in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K
is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 8.01Item 8.01 - Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events.
Autopilot Press Release
On April 2, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing
the Autopilot Agreement and the transactions contemplated. A copy of that press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report
and incorporated herein by reference.
Generators Press Release
On April 2, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing
the Generators Agreement and the transactions contemplated. A copy of that press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this report
and incorporated herein by reference.
Filed exhibits (2)
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EXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit 99.1
Innovative Aerosystems
Acquires Autopilot, Nav/Com, Display and Transponder Solutions from Honeywell,
Further Strengthening
Integrated Cockpit Avionics Platform
Exton, Pennsylvania - April 2, 2026 - Innovative
Aerosystems (Nasdaq: ISSC), a U.S.-based company specializing in the engineering, manufacturing, and supply of advanced avionic solutions,
announced today that it has entered into a an asset purchase and perpetual license agreement with Honeywell International Inc. (“Honeywell”) (Nasdaq: HON) for certain aftermarket parts, intellectual property, and program assets associated with select legacy Honeywell
avionics product lines supporting the global Part 23 aircraft fleet.
Under the terms of the agreement, ISSC acquired certain contracts,
OEM and aftermarket production and repair, and critical operational assets such as specialized tooling and test equipment from Honeywell
for supporting legacy navigation/communication radios, autopilot systems, multifunction displays (MFDs), and transponder technologies
installed across a wide range of general aviation aircraft.
This strategic expansion strengthens Innovative …
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EXHIBIT 99.2
Exhibit 99.2
Innovative Aerosystems
Acquires License for Honeywell Power Generator Systems, Further Expanding Electrical Power and Sustainment Capabilities
Exton, Pennsylvania - April 2, 2026 - Innovative
Aerosystems (Nasdaq: ISSC), a U.S.-based company specializing in the engineering, manufacturing, and supply of advanced avionic solutions,
announced today that it has acquired from Honeywell International Inc. (“Honeywell”) (NASDAQ: HON) an exclusive
perpetual license covering unique and related parts, intellectual property, customer contracts, OEM and aftermarket production and repair,
and program assets associated with Honeywell power generator systems supporting commercial and defense aircraft.
Under the terms of the agreement, ISSC acquired key operational assets
including specialized tooling, testing equipment, and technical data necessary to support Power Generators and Generator Control Units
installed on Boeing 767 passenger and freighter aircraft, the KC-46 aerial refueling tanker, and the F-15 fighter platform.
This strategic expansion strengthens Innovative Aerosystems’
ability to provide long-term sustainment, engin…
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