United Technologies' Aerospace Systems Establishes Fresh integrated drive generator to Cut costs and fuel usage

United Technologies Corp.

's unit UTC Aerospace Systems revealed that it developed a lighter and more compact advanced integrated drive generator (IDG) to power jets such as Embraer's new E190-E2. According to the company, it was the outcome of millions of dollars invested in nearly 15 years. UTC Aerospace said that the fresh IDG supplies the constant frequency electric power required for the E2 jet, equivalent to the electricity amount required to power 48 homes, with the added gains of cost, as well as, fuel savings. The company added that the IDG, compatible with the E190-E2 and the E195-E2, was the first all-new integrated drive generator design in over a decade and was the result of an alliance with Pratt & Whitney. UTC Aerospace Systems' President, Tim White, said, "As the world leader in electric systems technology, we are proud to introduce this latest advancement in integrated drive generators. The IDG is an example of how our more electric and more integrated systems are meeting the demands of today's new aircraft and providing real value to our customers." The company stated that engineers from UTC Aerospace Systems and Pratt & Whitney worked collectively during the design phase of the E2 program to amalgamate a fresh IDG with an existing Pratt & Whitney engine gearbox. The company added that UTC Aerospace Systems team created a fresh patented axial sun differential technology to cut IDG volume by 33 percent and weight by 5 percent. The company said that it would remove alterations to the engine gearbox while increasing input speed range. Shares of the company traded 0.30 percent up on Tuesday.