CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- UTC
Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX),
today announced an 8-year contract extension with Qantas Airlines
to provide BR715 engine nacelle asset support and repair services
for the airline's fleet of 20 Boeing B717-200 aircraft. The
long-term agreement is through Prime Solutions®, which is
customized to the airline's specific support requirements.
Qantas Airways has been a Prime Solutions customer since
2000, and this new agreement represents an expansion of the
existing support program as the airline has nearly doubled its
fleet of B717-200 aircraft to meet increasing passenger demand.
With easy access to spares and rotables, and fully customized
support, the airline has been able to extend the operational life
of its B717-200 fleet. Support will be provided on-site at
the customer's locations in Perth
and Canberra, Australia, and the
UTC Aerospace Systems Aerostructures Service Center in Singapore.
"Our longstanding relationship with Qantas Airlines is a
testament to the quality of service and capability of UTC Aerospace
Systems," said UTC Aerospace Systems Aerostructures President
Marc Duvall. "As the original
equipment manufacturer for many nacelle systems currently in
service, including the B717 nacelle, our OEM knowledge and our
fully customizable suite of nacelle services means customers around
the world, such as Qantas Airways, can rely on us for all their
unique nacelle requirements."
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
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