United Technologies' UTC Aerospace Systems Helps Unveil First Flight Of Embraer's Next-Generation E2-Jet

United Technologies Corp. UTX unit, UTC Aerospace Systems, disclosed that it played a key role in the successful first flight of the next-generation Embraer E-Jet E2. According to the company, on board its maiden flight, the E2 was equipped with a number of systems, as well as, components from UTC Aerospace Systems.

United Technologies' UTC Aerospace Systems said it was selected by Embraer to be the sole source supplier of wheels and carbon brakes for the E2 aircraft family. The company said the electric system consisted electric power generation, emergency power generation, primary power distribution and secondary power distribution, and fire protection, evacuation systems and air data systems.

UTC Aerospace's President, David Gitlin, commented, "UTC Aerospace Systems is proud of our contributions to the E2 program, our close relationship with Embraer and the trust they have put in us. We congratulate Embraer on this historic milestone and we will continue to fully support the E2 over the life of the program."

The company indicated that it was selected by Pratt & Whitney as the exclusive nacelle provider for both engine models for Embraer's E2-Jet aircraft. The company added that the E2-Jets would be equipped with Pratt & Whitney's PurePower GearedTurbofan PW1700G and PW1900G engines that include UTC Aerospace Systems engine controls. The aircraft also includes Pratt & Whitney's APS2600 [E] auxiliary power unit.