FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW, FARNBOROUGH, England, July 15
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Five of Hamilton Sundstrand's six systems for the
Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) have completed the program's Joint Concept
Definition Phase. Hamilton Sundstrand is a subsidiary of United
Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
In November 2007, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) selected
Hamilton Sundstrand to provide six major systems on the MRJ. Hamilton
Sundstrand's suite of systems for each MRJ includes the electric system
(including emergency power), fire detection and suppression system, air
management system, inert gas system, Auxiliary Power Unit, and flap/slat
actuation system.
Five of the six Hamilton Sundstrand systems achieved Joint Concept
Definition Phase (JCDP) exit in the second quarter of 2008. These systems
will now enter the program's Joint Design and Development Phase (JDDP). The
JCDP exit for the final system is scheduled for the third quarter of 2008.
Hamilton Sundstrand is also supplying engine systems on the MRJ.
"Hamilton Sundstrand is delighted to be a major partner with Mitsubishi
Aircraft Corporation on the MRJ," said Hamilton Sundstrand President David
Hess. "We are very pleased with the aircraft program progress to date and
the successful completion of these major milestones. We look forward to
many more such achievements."
With 2007 revenues of $5.6 billion, Hamilton Sundstrand employs
approximately 19,000 people worldwide and is headquartered in Windsor
Locks, Conn. Among the world's largest suppliers of technologically
advanced aerospace and industrial products, the company designs,
manufactures and services aerospace systems and provides integrated system
solutions for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft. It
also is a major supplier for international space programs.
United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified
company providing high technology products and services to the building and
aerospace industries worldwide.
This release includes "forward looking statements" concerning business
opportunities and other matters that are subject to risks and
uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those anticipated or implied in forward looking statements
include changes in government procurement priorities; challenges in the
design, development, production and support of advanced technologies and
new products; and delays and disruption in delivery of materials and
services from suppliers. For information identifying other important legal,
technological, competitive and other uncertainties, see UTC's SEC filings
as submitted from time to time, including but not limited to, the
information included in UTC's 10-K and 10-Q Reports under the headings
"Business," "Risk Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Cautionary Note
Concerning Factors that May Affect Future Results," as well as the
information included in UTC's Current Reports on Form 8-K.
Contact: Dan Coulom
860-305-5471
Colleen Carroll
815-262-9825
Chalet D, 14
Exhibit Stand: Hall 4, F-14
44 (0) 1252 417 490
http://www.hamiltonsundstrand.com
SOURCE Hamilton Sundstrand
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CONTACT:
Dan Coulom, +1-860-305-5471, or Colleen
Carroll, +1-815-262-9825, both of Hamilton Sundstrand
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