Hamilton Sundstrand Recognized as Top Supplier for On-Site Support by British Airways

PARIS, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), was recently recognized by British Airways as a top supplier for On-Site Support (OSS). British Airways named Hamilton Sundstrand as one of its best suppliers in 2010, after extending its OSS agreement an additional seven years – to run through mid-2019.

One of only two suppliers to receive this distinction, Hamilton Sundstrand was selected based on an annual performance review by British Airways, which evaluated delivery performance, quality performance, product reliability, cost reduction, quality incidents, and payment performance.

Hamilton Sundstrand's OSS agreement with British Airways covers electric power system and pneumatic system products on the airline's fleet of more than 235 large commercial aircraft.

"Hamilton Sundstrand is pleased to receive this recognition from British Airways for our long-term On-Site Support agreement," said Matthew Bromberg, Hamilton Sundstrand Customer Service vice president and general manager. "Our OSS agreement offers a performance-based material management program designed to lower total costs for airlines through simplified supply chain and improved product performance."

Hamilton Sundstrand has long-term OSS agreements in place with eight of the world's top 20 airlines/MROs. Its OSS program services 3,000 aircraft, representing 18 percent of world-wide large commercial aircraft.

British Airways is a full service global premium airline, flying to more than 150 destinations worldwide.

With 2010 sales of $5.6 billion, Hamilton Sundstrand 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 that provides high-technology products and services to the aerospace and building industries.

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Contact: Dan Coulom
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SOURCE Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation