Hamilton Sundstrand Signs Spare Parts Agreement with Thai Airways

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn., Feb. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), has signed a long-term agreement with Thai Airways International Public Company Limited to supply of spare parts in support of Thai Airways' component repair shops.

"We're pleased to be able to support Thai Airways' spare parts needs for all their Hamilton Sundstrand equipment," said Brendan Curran, Hamilton Sundstrand vice president and general manager of aftermarket sales and commercial spares. "Thai Airways is a long-time Hamilton Sundstrand customer and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership."

Thai Airways is the national carrier of the Kingdom of Thailand. It operates domestic, regional and intercontinental flights radiating from its home base in Bangkok to key destinations around the world and within Thailand. Thai Airways operates a mixed fleet of Boeing, Airbus and ATR aircraft with a total fleet size of nearly 100 aircraft.

With 2007 revenues of $5.6 billion, Hamilton Sundstrand employs approximately 18,300 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., of Hartford, Conn., provides a broad range of high-technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.

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