Sikorsky Aircraft Delivers New VIP S-76C++(TM) Helicopter to U.K. Royal Household

Sikorsky Aircraft Delivers New VIP S-76C++(TM) Helicopter to U.K. Royal
Household

COATESVILLE, Penn., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sikorsky Global
Helicopters, a business unit of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., has delivered a new
VIP S-76C++(TM) helicopter to the Royal Travel Office for use by the Royal
Household of the United Kingdom. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United
Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

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Sikorsky has provided helicopters to support the Royal Family since the early
1950's, including the R4, S-51, S-55, S-58, S-58T, S-76B and the S-76C+
helicopters. The new S76C++ helicopter entered service in September.

"The new S76C++ helicopter will continue to provide the Royal Family with a
high quality and efficient helicopter travel service," said Captain
Christopher Pittaway, Manager and Chief Pilot of The Queen's Helicopter
Flight. "It most closely meets the mission requirements by providing a quiet
and comfortable cabin environment, low carbon footprint and best value for
money. We have enjoyed excellent product support from Sikorsky over many
years and I look forward to a continued relationship."

Carey Bond, President, Sikorsky Global Helicopters, said: "The S-76C++
helicopter has distinguished itself by its quality, safety, performance and
style as an aircraft of choice for VVIP transport. We are honored that the
Royal Family and so many others entrust their safety and comfort to us."

The S-76C++ helicopter features engine, air vehicle, interior and avionics
upgrades. These include a more powerful Turbomeca Arriel 2S2 Engine, an inlet
barrier filter to protect the engine against erosion and environmental
contaminants, a new VIP interior, a new optional Health and Usage Monitoring
System and a quiet main gearbox using Quiet Zone(TM) technology that
significantly reduces interior noise levels without any weight maintenance
penalties.

The S-76(®) helicopter serves a multi-mission role that includes offshore oil
transport, VIP transport, including head of state, emergency medical
transport, search and rescue and civil defense. The S-76C++ helicopter was
initially certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration in January
2006. More recently, it was certified for unconstrained operations in extreme
snowy conditions. The European Aviation Safety Agency certified the type
design in July 2006, allowing for the export of the S-76C++ helicopter to all
European Union countries.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader in
helicopter design, manufacture and service. United Technologies Corp., based
in Hartford, Conn., provides a broad range of high technology products and
support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.

SOURCE Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.

Paul Jackson, +1-203-386-7143 , Paul.Jackson@sikorsky.com, or Marianne
Heffernan, +1-203-386-4373, mheffernan@sikorsky.com, both of Sikorsky Aircraft
Corp.