Pratt & Whitney Selects Hamilton Sundstrand for Engine Controls and Accessories on Next Generation Engines

"We are delighted to partner with Hamilton Sundstrand to provide these important systems for our Next Generation Product Family of engines," said Pratt & Whitney President Steve Finger. "Hamilton Sundstrand has a long history of providing the most advanced and reliable engine controls and accessories available. We are proud to bring this technology to our customers."

"We are excited and proud to be a part of Pratt & Whitney's Next Generation Product Family, bringing our best technology to these new engine programs," said Joe Triompo, president of Hamilton Sundstrand Engine & Control Systems. "These aircraft are the first in a new wave of next generation jets that will set the standard for our industry."

Pratt & Whitney's Next Generation Product Family is setting new standards for fuel efficiency, engine noise, environmental performance and low operating costs. The Geared Turbofan engine has been selected as the exclusive power source for the new 70- to 90-passenger Mitsubishi Regional Jet and the 110- to 130-seat Bombardier CSeries. Both aircraft are expected to launch in 2008 and are scheduled to enter service in 2013.

Earlier this year, Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW810 engine was selected by Cessna to power the new Citation Columbus large cabin business jet. The selection marked the launch of the company's new 10,000 pound-thrust-class engine family.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines, space propulsion systems and industrial gas turbines.

United Technologies Corp., based inHartford, Conn., is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the global aerospace and building industries.

This release includes "forward looking statements" concerning future business opportunities and other matters involving this engine that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in forward looking statements include changes in the health of the global economy and the strength of end market demand in the aerospace industry; the possibility that the makers of the MRJ or CSeries may decide to not launch the aircraft, as well as company specific items including the ability to achieve cost reductions at planned levels; challenges in the design, development, production and support of advanced technologies and new products; and delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers. For information identifying other important economic, political, regulatory, legal, technological, competitive and other uncertainties, see UTC's SEC filings as submitted from time to time, including but not limited to, the information included in UTC's 10-K and 10-Q Reports under the headings "Business," "Risk Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Cautionary Note Concerning Factors that May Affect Future Results," as well as the information included in UTC's Current Reports on Form 8-K.

    Matthew Perra                              Jennifer Whitlow
    Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines         Pratt & Whitney
    +1.860.565.8938                            +1.860.565.9600
    matthew.perra@pw.utc.com                   jennifer.whitlow@pw.utc.com

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