FARNBOROUGH, England, July 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hamilton
Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX),
announced today an agreement with the Boeing Company on the Boeing 787
Dreamliner. Under Boeing's GoldCare program, Hamilton Sundstrand will
support its equipment with parts availability and maintenance service for
787 operators.
GoldCare is Boeing's comprehensive life-cycle management service
specially developed for the 787, offering a new strategic business choice
for customers to acquire, operate and transition their fleets.
The program provides integrated asset, logistics and repair management.
It will enable 787 operators to lower maintenance costs and reduce capital
investment while increasing aircraft availability. Hamilton Sundstrand will
support the GoldCare program through its global network of repair,
distribution and field service centers.
"This program provides 787 operators with lower and more predictable
costs," said Michael Dumais, Hamilton Sundstrand vice president of customer
service. "We believe Hamilton Sundstrand is uniquely positioned to provide
high quality technical, spare parts and repair support for Hamilton
Sundstrand equipment."
Hamilton Sundstrand was chosen by Boeing to provide the 787's
environmental control system, electric power generation and start system,
remote power distribution system, auxiliary power unit, primary power
distribution system and high-voltage DC equipment racks, emergency power
system, nitrogen generation system and electric pump subsystem.
In addition, Rolls-Royce chose Hamilton Sundstrand to supply the
gearbox system for its Trent 1000 engine being developed for the Boeing
787. And Kidde Aerospace, which recently joined Hamilton Sundstrand, is
supplying Boeing with the complete Fire Protection Systems package for the
787. The 787 program is expected to generate more than $8 billion in
revenue for Hamilton Sundstrand over the life of the program.
Hamilton Sundstrand employs approximately 16,000 people worldwide and
is headquartered in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, USA. 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, based in Hartford, Conn., USA, is a diversified
company that provides high-technology products and services to the
aerospace and building industries.
CONTACT:
Dan Coulom
Chalet D, 15-16
01252-358840
Exhibit Stand: Hall 4, F-13
SOURCE Hamilton Sundstrand
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Related links:
http://www.hamiltonsundstrandcorp.com
CONTACT:
Dan Coulom of Hamilton Sundstrand, Chalet D,
15-16, 01252- 358840, Exhibit Stand: Hall 4, F-13
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