Hamilton Sundstrand's Kidde Aerospace & Defense business to supply Gulfstream G250 integrated fire and overheat protection system

WINDSOR LOCKS, USA- North America, Connecticut, Oct 16, 2008

Gulfstream and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have selected Hamilton Sundstrand's Kidde Aerospace & Defense unit to supply the integrated fire and overheat protection system for the new Gulfstream G250 business jet. Hamilton Sundstrand is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

The integrated fire and overheat protection system comprises engine/Auxiliary Power Unit fire detection and extinguishing, cargo bay smoke detection, overheat detection system, and integrated control unit.

The G250 system will be the first completely integrated fire and overheat protection system ever used on a business aircraft. The integrated controller will monitor and control the fire protection and overheat (bleed air leak detection) subsystems, as well as provide auxiliary aircraft functions. The integrated control unit communicates with the G250's avionic system computers to provide fire/overheat warning and caution information.

"Kidde's selection to provide the integrated fire protection and overheat detection package for the G250 show IAI understands the benefits of a total aircraft protection approach, and trusts Kidde's ability to provide such an approach," Tom Hillman, Kidde Aerospace & Defense aviation general manager, said

The large-cabin, mid-range Gulfstream G250 will offer the longest range at the fastest cruise speeds in the super mid-sized business jet category. The aircraft will provide greater performance, more sophisticated systems and higher levels of passenger comfort and reliability than any other business jet in its class.

With 2007 revenues of $5.6 billion, Hamilton Sundstrand employs approximately 18,600 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 global aerospace and building industries.