Colombian Army Contracts for Two Additional S-70i Black Hawk Helicopters

Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiaryof United Technologies (NYSE: UTX) announced today at the LAAD Defence &Security International Exhibition that the Colombian Army has contracted tobuy two additional S-70i^™ BLACK HAWK helicopters. The two aircraft willaugment five S-70i helicopters that arrived January 30 in Colombia to join theSpecial Forces of the Colombian Army's Air Assault Division."We thank the Colombian Armed Forces for their continued confidence inSikorsky and the S-70i variant of the BLACK HAWK helicopter," said JenniferCaruso, Sikorsky Vice President of Army and Air Force Programs. "We arepleased once again to be able to respond quickly to the request for newaircraft."Like the five previous multi-mission aircraft, the two new aircraft willfeature dual GPS/INS system and digital map for accurate navigation andenhanced situational awareness. The aircraft will be custom-equipped with arescue hoist and an Integrated Vehicle Health Management System that willmonitor the aircrafts' engines, transmission and rotors. The contract alsoincludes ground support equipment, spares and technical training.The aircraft are expected to be delivered by October 2013, and then flown byColombian aircrew to the Army Special Operation Aviation Military base inTolemaida.Sold directly by Sikorsky to international militaries and government agencies.the S-70i helicopter delivers the same power and lift performance as S-70MBLACK HAWK aircraft. The S-70i model can be customized easily by Sikorsky tospecific mission needs, to include radar, ballistic protection, medicallitters, extended range fuel tanks, an external rescue hoist, and cargo hookamong other features.Colombia is the first South American country to buy the S-70i BLACK HAWKhelicopter variant. The Colombian National Police, Colombian Air Force, andColombian Army also operate 96 UH-60L BLACK HAWK helicopters.Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., USA, is a world leader inhelicopter design, manufacture, and service. United Technologies Corp., basedin Hartford, Conn., USA, provides a broad range of high technology productsand support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.