Hamilton Sundstrand Systems Performing in Boeing 747-8 Flight Test

PARIS, June 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation components and systems are supporting the successful flight test program of the Boeing 747-8, Boeing's largest commercial aircraft. Hamilton Sundstrand is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

Hamilton Sundstrand supplies a variety of products for the 747-8, including the cabin pressure control system, the electric power system, emergency ram air turbine system, auxiliary power unit, and emergency signage, as well as fire detection and overheat systems, supplied by Hamilton Sundstrand subsidiary, Kidde Aerospace. The overall program value to Hamilton Sundstrand is in excess of $1 billion.

"We are proud to support our valued customer, Boeing, in flight testing of their 747-8," said Hamilton Sundstrand President Alain Bellemare, "and to supply a broad range of content that contributes to the operational efficiency of this airplane."

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 providing high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries worldwide.

This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning potential production and sale of Hamilton Sundstrand aerospace products and services. Important uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated include the severity and duration of global recessionary conditions; the impact of reduced levels of economic activity on air travel; declines in end market demand in the aerospace industry; financial difficulties of commercial airlines, including limited availability of credit; challenges in the design, development, production and support of advanced technologies; as well as other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in United Technologies Corporation's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

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Contact: Dan Coulom
860-654-3469
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www.hamiltonsundstrand.com

SOURCE Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation