CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- FARNBOROUGH AIR
SHOW -- UTC Aerospace Systems has signed a 10-year
Comprehensive Accessory Repair and Exchange (C.A.R.E.) program
agreement to support evacuation systems on Asiana Airlines' new
fleet of Airbus A380 aircraft. UTC Aerospace Systems is a unit of
United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX)
As part of the C.A.R.E. program, UTC Aerospace Systems will
provide evacuation slide asset management and maintenance, repair
and overhaul (MRO) support services for multiple evacuation system
components on Asiana's six A380 aircraft.
"UTC Aerospace Systems has established a strong, collaborative
relationship with Asiana Airlines, and we are pleased to build upon
it through support of its new A380 fleet," said Brian Costa, vice president of Customer Service
for UTC Aerospace Systems' Aircraft Systems segment. "We are
committed to providing tailored solutions that best meet our
customers' specific needs, and with the C.A.R.E. program, Asiana
will benefit from repair and inventory services that are supported
by a world-class OEM supplier."
UTC Aerospace Systems also currently provides repair services
for air management systems and electric power on Asiana's Airbus
and Boeing aircraft, engine accessories for the airline's PW4000
engines and the landing gear on its B777, B747 and B767
aircraft.
Headquartered in Seoul, South
Korea, Asiana Airlines operates 14 domestic and 90
international passenger routes, and 27 cargo routes throughout
Asia, Europe, North
America and Oceania. The global airline maintains a fleet of
more than 80 aircraft.
UTC Aerospace Systems designs, manufactures and services
integrated systems and components for the aerospace and defense
industries. UTC Aerospace Systems supports a global customer base
with significant worldwide manufacturing and customer service
facilities.
United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, provides high
technology products and services to the building and aerospace
industries.
www.utcaerospacesystems.com
SOURCE UTC Aerospace Systems