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Hamilton Sundstrand's REVIMA APU Signs Support Agreement with Global Aviation Holdings

Posted on: Wednesday, 17 June 2009, 03:04 CDT

PARIS, June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- Hamilton Sundstrand's REVIMA APU business has signed a long-term Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) support agreement with Global Aviation Holdings to provide exclusive repair services. Hamilton Sundstrand is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

The five-year agreement covers repair services for all APUs installed on MD11 and Boeing 747-400 airplanes operated by World Airways, a Global Aviation Holdings subsidiary. The agreement also includes access to REVIMA APU's pool of spare PW901A APUs for the Boeing 747-400 aircraft.

"REVIMA APU is proud to be selected by Global Aviation Holdings," said Olivier Legrand, REVIMA APU general manager. "This exclusive agreement further demonstrates market recognition of REVIMA APU's quality and experience on two APU models that are at the core of our activity. We worked very closely with World Airways to develop tailored support solutions that respond to the needs of their specific operating profile."

"As a leader in providing customized air transport around the globe, we depend on prompt, reliable service to keep our aircraft operating for our charter customers," said Charlie Addison, Global Aviation Holdings' Strategic Sourcing vice president. "We are pleased to partner with REVIMA APU for this important segment of our maintenance requirements."

REVIMA APU is a wholly-owned Hamilton Sundstrand company. Based in Caudebec-en-Caux, Normandy, France, it was created in 2004 on the site of Revima, an APU repair and overhaul shop with over 35 years of experience. REVIMA APU repairs and overhauls APUs for most Boeing and Airbus aircraft, along with regional aircraft produced by Embraer, Bombardier, Fokker, BAE Systems and Saab.

Global Aviation Holdings, Inc., based in Peachtree City, Ga., is the parent company of North American Airlines and World Airways. North American Airlines, founded in 1989 and based in Jamaica, N.Y., operates passenger charter flights using B757-200ER and B767-300ER aircraft. World Airways, founded in 1948 and based in Peachtree City, Ga., operates cargo and passenger charter flights using DC10-30, MD11 and B747-400 aircraft. For more information, visit www.glah.com.

With 2008 revenues of $6.2 billion, Hamilton Sundstrand employs approximately 18,000 people worldwide and is headquartered in Windsor Locks, Conn. Among the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products, the company designs, manufactures and services aerospace systems and provides integrated system solutions for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft. It also is a major supplier for international space programs.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries worldwide.

www.hamiltonsundstrand.com

Contact: Dan Coulom Chalet A406 +33(0)1 41 57 11 50 Exhibit Stand: Hall 5, B30 Xavier Mornand Revima APU +33 2 3556 3604 www.revima-apu.com

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