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.
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"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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