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Hamilton Sundstrand equipment contributes to successful Sikorsky UH-60M BLACK HAWK Upgrade first flight

Contact:

Dan Coulom
860-654-3469

WINDSOR LOCKS, USA- North America, Connecticut, Sep 8, 2008

Hamilton Sundstrand's hardware has contributed to a successful first flight of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.'s UH-60M BLACK HAWK Upgrade. Both Hamilton Sundstrand and Sikorsky are subsidiaries of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

Hamilton Sundstrand supplies the UH-60M Upgrade's flight control computers, active vibration control and rotor blade de-icing, while its Claverham, U.K., business supplies the aircraft's ballistic-tolerant main and tail rotor servos. The flight control computer, part of the aircraft's fly-by-wire flight control system, lessens pilot workload while offering enhanced maneuverability.

The UH-60M Upgrade is expected to generate more than $850 million in revenue for Hamilton Sundstrand over the life of the program.

"The UH-60M Upgrade is a major step forward in Sikorsky's ability to provide the U.S. military with superior technology," said Sal Marano, Hamilton Sundstrand general manager of Airframe Products. "Hamilton Sundstrand is proud to be an integral part of this exciting new technology."

The UH-60M Upgrade is currently the only fly-by-wire rotary wing aircraft in flight test development within the Department of the Army. The UH-60M Upgrade will offer the U.S. Army a safer, more responsive and versatile aircraft. It will reduce pilot workload, increase lift, and offer better protection and enhanced survivability.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture and service. The company's long commitment to safety and innovation is reflected in its mission statement: "We pioneer flight solutions that bring people home everywhere…every time™."

With 2007 revenues of $5.6 billion, Hamilton Sundstrand employs approximately 19,000 people worldwide and is headquartered in Windsor Locks, Conn. Among the world’s largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products, the company designs, manufactures and services aerospace systems and provides integrated system solutions for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft. It also is a major supplier for international space programs.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the global aerospace and building industries.

This release includes "forward looking statements" concerning future business opportunities and other matters that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in forward looking statements include changes in the health of the global economy and the strength of end market demand in the aerospace industry; as well as company specific items including the ability to achieve cost reductions at planned levels; challenges in the design, development, production and support of advanced technologies and new products; and delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers. For information identifying other important economic, political, regulatory, legal, technological, competitive and other uncertainties, see UTC's SEC filings as submitted from time to time, including but not limited to, the information included in UTC's 10-K and 10-Q Reports under the headings "Business," "Risk Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Cautionary Note Concerning Factors that May Affect Future Results," as well as the information included in UTC's Current Reports on Form 8-K