Hamilton Sundstrand Appoints StandardAero as APS 2300 APU Repair Facility

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems (HSPS), a Hamilton Sundstrand business, and StandardAero, a division of Dubai Aerospace Enterprises, agreed to appoint StandardAero's Maryville, Tenn., facility an authorized repair facility for the APS 2300 Auxiliary Power Unit (APU). Hamilton Sundstrand is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

As an authorized repair facility, StandardAero will offer APS 2300 APU operators another APU maintenance source. Under the agreement, HSPS will provide StandardAero technical support, training at HSPS' technical training center in San Diego, Calif., engine manuals, and APS 2300-related maintenance data. The agreement also provides StandardAero access to HSPS spare parts, and component and line replaceable unit repairs to ensure quality standards and technology for StandardAero's APU repair process. This will enable StandardAero to perform HSPS warranty repairs for the APS 2300 APU.

Currently, APS 2300 APUs are installed on Embraer's E-Jet family. With the growing fleet of operating EMB 170 family aircraft and the resulting demand for alternative repair sources, HSPS selected StandardAero as an independent service provider with a proven track record of customer satisfaction and quality work.

"This agreement provides the APS 2300 customer base additional service flexibility and will enhance this APU's marketability," said Marty Kessell, HSPS Customer Support general manager.

"This is a great addition to our existing regional airline market services portfolio," said Tim Fischer, vice president and general manager of StandardAero's Maryville facility. "Our long-standing experience in aero-engine maintenance and our innovative repair technology concepts are some of the benefits StandardAero will provide customers. We have a strong presence in the regional airline market, and the addition of the APS 2300 APU enhances our one-stop-shop capabilities for our customers."

Auxiliary Power Units provide power to aircraft while they are on the ground and back-up power while in flight.

With 2007 revenues of $5.6 billion, Hamilton Sundstrand employs approximately 18,600 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 global aerospace and building industries.

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