SINGAPORE AIR SHOW,
Singapore, Feb. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- UTC Aerospace
Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), today
announced a 15-year contract extension with Singapore Airlines to
provide asset management and repair services for the airline's
fleet of 19 Airbus A380 aircraft. The extension is worth nearly
$200 million over the life of the
program. The long-term maintenance agreement is part of UTC
Aerospace Systems' Comprehensive Accessory Repair and Exchange
(C.A.R.E.) program, which the airline has been part of for the past
decade. The announcement builds on a more than 20-year
relationship between UTC Aerospace Systems and Singapore
Airlines.
Singapore Airlines was an early adopter of UTC Aerospace
Systems' intelligent aircraft offerings including advanced data
analytics and prognostic health management for its aircraft. With
this adoption, UTC Aerospace Systems is increasing the number of
intelligent fleets while enabling more efficient, predictive, and
proactive service for customers' wide-body platforms.
"We are pleased that Singapore Airlines continues to see the
value of our relationship and trusts UTC Aerospace Systems to help
its aircraft become more intelligent to perform at optimal levels,"
said Jim Patrick, Vice President of Commercial Aviation.
"Singapore Airlines has been leveraging the C.A.R.E. offering for
digital transformation initiatives using prognostics and data
analytics and, helping to establish the program as a leading
aftermarket service."
As part of the C.A.R.E. program, UTC Aerospace Systems will
provide inventory support and maintenance, repair and overhaul
services for 19 A380 aircraft. Products supported under the
agreement include actuation, and controls, air management system,
cabin pressure control systems, emergency power systems, fire
protection systems, lighting, evacuation slides, and sensors and
integrated systems. UTC Aerospace Systems has C.A.R.E.
programs in place with Singapore Airlines to support multiple
components on the airline's Boeing 777, Boeing 787 and Airbus A350
fleets totaling more than 130 aircraft.
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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