United Technologies gets $1.7 bln US Air Force deal

WASHINGTON Dec 1 (Reuters) - United Technologies Corp (UTX.N) has been awarded a $1.7 billion U.S. Air Force contract for engines for Boeing Co (BA.N) C-17 military transport aircraft, the Pentagon said Tuesday.

Up to 208 Pratt & Whitney F-117 engines may be acquired under this contract, the Defense Department's daily contract digest said. (Reporting by Jim Wolf; editing by Steve Orlofsky) ((jim.wolf@thomsonreuters.com; +1-202-898-8402; Reuters Messaging: jim.wolf.reuters.com@reuters.net))