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Sikorsky Aerospace Services’ HSI Supplies Robertson Fuel Tanks to Colombian Air Force

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July 23, 2008

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TRUMBULL, Conn., July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Helicopter Support
Inc. (HSI), a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company, today announced the sale
of 12 extended-range aircraft fuel tanks to the Colombian Air Force for
installation on Bell Huey II helicopters. Sikorsky Aerospace Services is a
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. company. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of
United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

Robertson Aviation LLC manufactures the tanks, and HSI serves as a
distributor to Robertson’s non-U.S. Government customers for rotorcraft
built by Sikorsky and other selected helicopter variants, including the
Huey II model. HSI signed the distribution agreement in January 2008 with
Robertson, based in Tempe, Ariz., a world leader in design, development and
production of crashworthy, extended-range fuel systems for aircraft,
primarily helicopters.

“This sale is noteworthy because it marks the first for our new
arrangement with Robertson Aviation, and because it reflects the rapid
expansion of Sikorsky Aerospace Services’ portfolio of global solutions,”
said Adam Schierholz, Business Development and Strategic Planning Manager
for Sikorsky Aerospace Services. “We continue to increase our capacity to
support aircraft made by more manufacturers and to do so with parts and
equipment made by still other producers. In the aircraft aftermarket
business, we are becoming the line that connects all the dots.”

HSI, based in Trumbull, Conn., provides service and logistics solutions
to commercial and military aircraft fleets worldwide. Sikorsky Aerospace
Services designs and applies advanced logistics and supply chain solutions
for commercial rotary, military rotary and fixed wing customers globally.

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(TM).” 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.

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