Pratt & Whitney to Power Egyptian Air Force F-16s

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Nov. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company, was awarded a contract for $46 million to provide F100-PW-229 Enhanced Engine Package (EEP) engines to power the Egyptian Air Force's new fleet of 20 F-16 aircraft.  This contract covers engines to support the initial aircraft production for the Egyptian Air Force's F-16 Block 52 aircraft purchase. The F100-PW-229 EEP is the latest evolution of Pratt & Whitney's F100 family.  Pratt & Whitney plans to begin deliveries of F100-PW-229 EEP engines in 2011.

"We are honored The Egyptian Air Force has chosen to return to Pratt & Whitney to provide power for their new F-16 fighters," said Bill Begert, vice president of Business Development for Pratt & Whitney. "We believe the capability, safety and reliability of the F100-PW-229 EEP engine, coupled with Pratt & Whitney's commitment to the readiness of the Egyptian Air Force, offer unmatched operating performance.  We look forward to continuing our long and successful relationship."  

The F100-PW-229 engine provides the Egyptian Air Force a lower total cost of ownership and an outstanding record of safety.  Incorporating the latest technologies, this propulsion system provides advanced, dependable power for F-16 fighter aircraft around the world.  To date, the F100-PW-229 powered aircraft fleet has logged more than 1.7 million flight hours in more than 18 years of operational service.

Incorporation of the F100-PW-229 EEP increases the engine depot inspection interval from seven to 10 years, providing up to a 30 percent life cycle cost reduction over the life of the engine.  The EEP offers significant safety benefits; reducing the predicted in-flight shutdown rate by up to 25 percent.  The F100-PW-229 is the only fighter engine funded and qualified by the U.S. Air Force to the 6,000 cycle capability.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines, space propulsion systems and industrial gas turbines. United Technologies, based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the global aerospace and commercial building industries.

This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning future business opportunities.  Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in the F100 engine or F-15/F-16 aircraft funding, changes in government procurement priorities and practices or in the number of aircraft to be built; challenges in the design, development, production and support of 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.

SOURCE Pratt & Whitney

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