Sikorsky Aircraft Launches Sikorsky Global Helicopters

ANAHEIM, Calif., Feb. 22 /PRNewswire/ — Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. at Heli-
Expo today announced the creation of Sikorsky Global Helicopters, a rebranding
of its existing commercial business units currently located in Connecticut,
New York and Pennsylvania. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies
Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

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Sikorsky Global Helicopters will comprise current Sikorsky aircraft
platforms S-76(R), S-92(R) and H-92(TM) helicopters; Schweizer Aircraft
platforms S-300c(TM), S-300CBi(TM), S-333(TM) and S-434(TM) helicopters; and
all operations of Keystone Helicopter Corp. and Associated Aircraft Group
(AAG).

“This historic decision supports Sikorsky’s strategic vision to continue
its exceptional growth path, become more global, and sharpen its business unit
focus on specific customer segments,” said Marc Poland, Vice President of
Sikorsky Global Helicopters. “This growth continues to mean more opportunity
for all of Sikorsky’s stakeholders, both internal and external, and represents
yet another step forward for the comprehensive Sikorsky brand.”

As part of the initiative, Schweizer commercial products will take on the
Sikorsky name and corporate association. Schweizer will remain as an entity
and location in Horseheads, N.Y. Keystone Helicopters will continue to offer
Engine and Helicopter Services in Coatesville, Penn. and AAG will continue to
operate charter, fractional, and aircraft management services in New York.
Sikorsky Global Helicopters will engage in the manufacturing and completion of
Sikorsky commercial helicopters at the Coatesville, Penn. location.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader in
helicopter design, manufacture and service. The company’s mission statement
reflects its long commitment to safety and innovation: “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.

SOURCE Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.