CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- UTC Aerospace
Systems' Landing Systems business marked a major milestone recently
when it delivered its 5,000th set of landing gear for a
Next-Generation 737 to Boeing. The gear components were delivered
from their final integration site, the Landing Systems facility in
Everett, Washington. UTC Aerospace
Systems is a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
The Everett facility supports
the Boeing production line through provision of fully integrated
gear, complete with wheels and brakes installed. Multiple
deliveries each day from UTC Aerospace Systems to Boeing support
production lines in a manner consistent with a Lean Manufacturing
philosophy.
"Our Everett facility is designed to meet Boeing's need for
just-in-time delivery," said Dave
Castagnola, president of UTC Aerospace Systems Landing
Systems. "We provide fully dressed gear – ready for attachment to
Boeing aircraft – that can be installed within hours of
delivery."
The Landing Systems business also provides landing gear for
other Boeing airplanes, including the Boeing 747-8, 767 and 777.
Landing Systems additionally provides wheel and brake equipment for
the 737, 747, 767, 777 and 787 Dreamliner. UTC Aerospace Systems'
global network of maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities
provides worldwide technical support for the equipment.
Boeing is scheduled to deliver its 5,000th
Next-Generation 737 in late July. The 737 became the first-ever
commercial jet airplane to surpass the 10,000-order milestone in
July 2012.
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.
"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 levels of
demand in the aerospace industry, in levels of air travel, and in
the number of aircraft to be built; as well as other risks and
uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from
time to time in UTC's Securities and Exchange Commission
filings."
SOURCE UTC Aerospace Systems