CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the
world's largest aerospace systems providers, UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), today
delivered its 100th podded propulsion system – a nacelle system integrated with an engine – to the Airbus final
assembly line in Mobile, Alabama. UTC Aerospace Systems' Aerostructures business provides the
complete nacelle systems for the Airbus A320ceo (current engine option). Aerostructures' Foley,
Alabama, plant began podding propulsion system for the Airbus A320ceo as well as the Embraer KC-390 military transport in
late 2015. The milestone nacelle was podded with a CFM56 engine for an AirbusA321 for Delta Air Lines.
"We've been delivering our high-value nacelle systems for the A320ceo since the mid-1980s. Being located near the Mobile final assembly line enables us to deliver quality nacelle systems to Airbus when they need them,"
said Aerostructures President Marc Duvall. "We look forward to providing that same value and
just-in-time deliveries from Foley for the A320neo propulsion systems in the future."
Aerostructures was selected by Airbus in 2011 to provide the full nacelle systems for the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM that
will power the A320neo (new engine option) for the life of the program. Podding for those engines is currently taking place at
other Aerostructures facilities collocated near Airbus final assembly lines in Toulouse, France,
Hamburg, Germany and Tianjin, China. Globally, the
Aerostructures business has invested more than $500 million to build or expand six company sites in
support of the A320neo nacelle industrial ramp-up for the life of the airplane program. The company's nacelles provide airlines
and lessors a compelling value proposition through commonality and high in-service reliability. The innovative nacelle system for
the A320neo is performing with 99.99% percent dispatch reliability.
Earlier this year, the Foley site inaugurated a new 80,000-square foot nacelle assembly and
integration facility adjacent to its existing operations. The new building is used to assemble nacelles and do podding for
propulsion systems going to the Airbus final assembly line in Mobile. The Foley plant was recognized as one of six Best Plants in North America by
IndustryWeek in early 2017, and at the 2017 Paris Air Show, the Aerostructures business received the Airbus Supplier Support
Rating for exceptional aftermarket support of airplanes.
About UTC Aerospace Systems
UTC Aerospace Systems is one of the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and defense products. UTC
Aerospace Systems designs, manufactures and services integrated systems and components for the aerospace and defense industries,
supporting a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and customer service facilities. For more information
about the company, visit our website at www.utcaerospacesystems.com or follow us on Twitter: @utcaerosystems
About United Technologies Corporation
United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides high-technology systems
and services to the building and aerospace industries. By combining a passion for science with precision engineering, the company
is creating smart, sustainable solutions the world needs. For more information about the company, visit our website at www.utc.com or follow us on Twitter: @UTC
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