OSHKOSH, Wis., July 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Cutting-edge
technology plus an expanded network of authorized installation
centers are giving owners, operators and customers like Textron
Aviation more reasons to continue to collaborate with UTC Aerospace
Systems on their de-icing needs.
At the Oshkosh Air Show today, UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of
United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), unveiled its new DuraTherm®
propeller de-icer. Using technology originally developed by UTC
Aerospace Systems to meet the U.S. military's needs for propeller
de-icing in harsh environments, DuraTherm® is designed to enhance
aircraft operational efficiency. The system's patented commercial
heater technology provides uniform heat distribution to help shed
ice quickly and efficiently, while its resistance to foreign object
damage (FOD) helps aircraft maintain continued operation.
DuraTherm® is fully interchangeable with current propeller de-icers
and FAA certified.
To further help owners and operators keep their aircraft in
flight, and reduce the travel time and expenses associated with
aircraft service, UTC Aerospace Systems has launched an expanded
U.S. national network of 13 authorized de-icing installation
centers. Each location offers a full suite of factory-grade support
for UTC Aerospace Systems de-icing solutions, found on more than
200 models of general, business and regional aircraft. For more
information and a complete list of centers, please click here.
Widely recognized within the industry for its leading de-icing
products and services, UTC Aerospace Systems also announced today
it has been selected by Textron Aviation to provide Goodrich
Estane® pneumatic and propeller de-icers and support services for
the Cessna Denali single-engine turboprop program. Through its
proprietary surface material, Goodrich Estane® de-icers offer
greater resistance to cold cracking, corrosive fluid resistance and
improved durability and life. The Cessna Denali's first flight is
expected in 2018.
"For nearly a century, since B.F.
Goodrich invented pneumatic de-icing boots in 1928, our
company has been at the forefront of de-icing solutions," said
Mark Skarohlid, Vice President of
Business Development for Sensors & Integrated Systems, UTC
Aerospace Systems. "We're proud of our de-icing legacy and
dedicated to honoring it through continued innovations and our
ongoing commitment to peerless customer service."
For more information on UTC Aerospace Systems de-icing
solutions, stop by the company's booth at the Oshkosh Air Show in
Hangar B, # 2130, or visit http://www.goodrichdeicing.com/.
About UTC Aerospace Systems
UTC Aerospace Systems is one of the world's largest suppliers of
technologically advanced aerospace and defense products. UTC
Aerospace Systems designs, manufactures and services integrated
systems and components for the aerospace and defense industries,
supporting a global customer base with significant worldwide
manufacturing and customer service facilities. For more information
about the company, visit our website at www.utcaerospacesystems.com
or follow us on Twitter: @utcaerosystems
About United Technologies Corporation
United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides
high-technology systems and services to the building and aerospace
industries. By combining a passion for science with precision
engineering, the company is creating smart, sustainable solutions
the world needs. For more information about the company, visit our
website at www.utc.com or follow us on Twitter: @UTC
www.utcaerospacesystems.com
@utcaerosystems
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