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Honeywell Aerospace Systems vs X-Plane 12

Honeywell Aerospace Systems logo

Honeywell Aerospace Systems

Aviation

Industry-leading aerospace technology solutions

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
X-Plane 12 logo

X-Plane 12

Aviation

Professional flight simulation software

From
$59.99/lifetime
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Honeywell Aerospace Systems covers Avionics, X-Plane 12 covers Flight physics.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Honeywell Aerospace Systems and X-Plane 12 actually diverge.

Attributes where Honeywell Aerospace Systems and X-Plane 12 differ
AttributeHoneywell Aerospace SystemsX-Plane 12
Starting priceOn request$59.99/lifetime
Pricing modelquoteone-time
PlatformsHardware, Embedded, CloudWindows, Macos, Linux
Founded19061995

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Aviation).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Honeywell Aerospace Systems

  • Avionics
  • Flight management
  • Engine control
  • Cabin systems
  • Connectivity
  • Aircraft OEMs
  • Airlines
  • Maintenance systems

Only in X-Plane 12

  • Flight physics
  • Global scenery
  • Realistic aircraft
  • Weather simulation
  • ATC system
  • Plugins
  • Add-ons
  • VR headsets

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Honeywell Aerospace Systems

  • Aircraft avionicsnot X-Plane 12
  • Engine systemsnot X-Plane 12
  • Flight managementnot X-Plane 12
  • Cabin connectivitynot X-Plane 12

X-Plane 12

  • Flight simulation for private pilots and enthusiastsnot Honeywell Aerospace Systems
  • Procedure practice and aircraft familiarisationnot Honeywell Aerospace Systems

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Honeywell Aerospace Systems

Nothing recorded yet. See the Honeywell Aerospace Systems review.

X-Plane 12

  • Commercial and professional use requires a separate licence at $1,000, against $59.99 for the personal digital download
  • The personal edition therefore cannot be used for paid training or commercial simulation
  • The professional edition is a distinct product rather than an upgrade path

Pricing, plan by plan

Honeywell Aerospace Systems

On request
  • Aerospace SolutionsFree
    • Avionics systems
    • Engine control
    • Flight management

X-Plane 12

$59.99/lifetime
  • X-Plane 12$59.99/lifetime
    • Full simulator
    • Global scenery
    • Realistic physics

Which should you pick?

Choose Honeywell Aerospace Systems if

  • You need avionics.
  • You work on Hardware, Embedded, Cloud.
  • You also want flight management.
Honeywell Aerospace Systems review

Choose X-Plane 12 if

  • You need flight physics.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux.
  • You also want global scenery.
X-Plane 12 review

Questions people ask

Is Honeywell Aerospace Systems or X-Plane 12 better?
Neither clearly leads. Honeywell Aerospace Systems starts at On request and X-Plane 12 at $59.99/lifetime, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Honeywell Aerospace Systems or X-Plane 12?
Honeywell Aerospace Systems starts at On request and X-Plane 12 at $59.99/lifetime.
Does Honeywell Aerospace Systems or X-Plane 12 run on more platforms?
Honeywell Aerospace Systems runs on Hardware, Embedded, Cloud. X-Plane 12 runs on Windows, Macos, Linux.
What is Honeywell Aerospace Systems best used for?
Honeywell Aerospace Systems is most often used for aircraft avionics, engine systems, flight management, cabin connectivity. Of those, aircraft avionics and engine systems are not what X-Plane 12 is typically brought in for.
What can Honeywell Aerospace Systems do that X-Plane 12 cannot?
Honeywell Aerospace Systems covers Avionics, Flight management, Engine control, Cabin systems. X-Plane 12 covers Flight physics, Global scenery, Realistic aircraft, Weather simulation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

X-Plane 12: How much does X-Plane 12 Personal Edition cost?

X-Plane 12 Personal Edition is priced at $59.99 for digital download, the same price on Steam, or $99.99 for the DVD set.

Source
X-Plane 12: What is the pricing difference for professional use of X-Plane 12?

Professional-use versions are significantly more expensive, ranging from $1,000 for digital downloads to $1,250 for USB keys.

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X-Plane 12: How do I activate X-Plane 12 after purchasing the digital download?

When you purchase the digital download edition, you will receive an email confirmation with instructions on how to use and activate X-Plane 12.

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