CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- UTC Aerospace
Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), announced
today that it has been selected by Dassault Aviation to provide an
advanced nacelle system for its new Falcon 6X. Under terms of the
agreement, UTC Aerospace Systems will design an integrated power
plant solution including an inlet, fan cowls, thrust reverser and
an engine build-up (EBU) system leveraging years of proprietary
technology and industry leading manufacturing expertise. Dassault
Aviation has chosen the Pratt&Whitney PurePower PW812D engine
to power the new airplane.
This agreement represents the company's return to the business
and corporate jet nacelle market. This integrated system will
employ lightweight composites that take full advantage of the
company's state-of-the-art design and proprietary manufacturing
technologies.
Significant innovation of this design include:
- An advanced inlet configuration that reduces community noise
and increases fuel efficiency.
- An improved compact thrust reverser designed for optimal
performance.
- Advanced engineering design & analysis tools to enable
rapid development of the nacelle design.
These advanced technologies were designed to meet our customer's
requirements.
"This program will enable us to bring the many new nacelle
system technology advancements we've developed and matured for
large commercial aircraft over the last 15 years to the business
and corporate jet market," said Aerostructures President
Marc Duvall. "We are also delighted
to again be working with Dassault Aviation. We are proud of our
heritage delivering nacelle systems to Dassault and excited for
this new opportunity. We stand behind our reputation as an industry
leader by continuing to meet changing customer demands with
innovations that deliver unmatched customer value."
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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