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Sikorsky Aerospace Services to provide Aerial Refueling Capability for 13 U.S. Air Force H-60 Helicopters

Written by thomas · Filed Under Aeronautics News 

September 16, 2008

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STRATFORD, Conn., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ — Sikorsky Aerospace Services
today announced a contract to supply the U.S. Air Force with 13 aerial
refueling assemblies for H-60 helicopters. Sikorsky Aerospace Services is
the worldwide aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary
of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

“The refuel assemblies enable in-flight aircraft refueling, which
increases the helicopters’ range, saving valuable time and expanding the
mission and role of the aircraft,” said George Mitchell, Director, Sikorsky
Aerospace Services, Material Logistics and Spares.

Sikorsky Aerospace Services supplies the fuel probe assemblies as an
aftermarket option for H-60 aircraft. The contract value is approximately
$2 million.

Sikorsky Aerospace Services, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s aftermarket
business, includes Derco Aerospace, Inc., Helicopter Support, Inc.,
Sikorsky Aerospace Maintenance, Composite Technology, Inc., and Sikorsky
Aircraft Australia – Helitech, and offers complete aftermarket support
solutions globally.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader
in helicopter design, manufacture and service. Sikorsky Aircraft’s mission
statement reflects the company’s long commitment to safety and innovation:
“We pioneer flight solutions that bring people home everywhere… every
time(TM).” More information is available at the interactive
http://www.sikorsky.com Web site.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, provides a
broad range of high technology products and support services to the
aerospace and building systems industries.

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