PARIS AIR SHOW, Paris, June 14,
2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing has selected UTC
Aerospace Systems for multiple systems for the new Boeing 777X
large, twin-engine jet. UTC Aerospace Systems is a unit of United
Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
"Our team is honored to provide such a broad suite of products
to the 777X," said Gail Baker, vice
president, Aerospace Customers and Business Development. "These
systems not only comprise proven technologies from our systems
experience on the Boeing 777, but will also contain new technical
solutions to support the improved performance and operating
efficiencies of the 777X."
UTC Aerospace Systems' 777X electric power generating system is
a completely new main electrical generation system, providing 25
percent more power than the current 777 system, which is also
supplied by UTC Aerospace Systems. The 777X system comprises two
150 kVA integrated drive generators, an auxiliary generator, three
generator control units and a bus power control unit.
UTC Aerospace Systems will also supply the cabin air
conditioning and temperature control system, airfoil and cowl ice
protection system, and the complete ventilation system suite of
fans. These three systems will provide increased performance,
enhanced reliability and improved passenger comfort.
Other UTC Aerospace Systems include the fire/overheat protection
system, power door opening system (PDOS) actuation, and a new,
lighter weight cargo loading system, with enhanced power drive
units and controls.
UTC Aerospace Systems will also provide the cabin attendant
seating, brakes, main wheels and nose wheels. The 777X brakes use
our DURACARB® carbon brake material, which provides
35 percent greater brake life than competing materials.
In addition UTC Aerospace Systems will supply a suite of sensors
for various 777X functions, including specialty heating, waste and
water management, and air data systems such as angle of attack,
temperature and pitot pressure, for enhanced flight safety and
efficiency.
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 systems and services to the building and aerospace
industries. To learn more about UTC, visit the website at
www.utc.com or follow the company on Twitter: @UTC.
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