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The U.S. Army and Sikorsky Aerospace Services have performed A-to-Lconversions on U.S. Army BLACK HAWK helicopters. Colombia operates theworld's third-largest BLACK HAWK helicopter fleet, and with this new contractbecomes the first international customer for the A-to-L conversion program.

"As the BLACK HAWK helicopter manufacturer, Sikorsky is uniquely qualifiedto do this work for governments around the world. We expect to significantlygrow this part of our Global Maintenance and Modifications business," saidDavid Adler, President of Sikorsky Aerospace Services.

The A-to-L conversion program includes a T700-701D engine upgrade forincreased power and reliability, an enhanced main gearbox with increaseddurability, new flight controls and wiring harnesses, and avionics andinstrument panel modifications. The Sikorsky Aerospace Maintenance unit ofSikorsky Aerospace Services will perform most of the work at its Chase Field,Texas, facility. Sikorsky Aerospace Services' Helicopter Support, Inc.(H.S.I.) unit will procure the parts and manage the program.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader inhelicopter design, manufacture and service. Its Sikorsky Aerospace Servicesbusiness designs and applies advanced logistics and supply chain solutions forcommercial rotary, military rotary and fixed wing customers. SikorskyAerospace Services comprises Derco Aerospace, Inc., Helicopter Support, Inc.,Sikorsky Aerospace Maintenance, Composite Technology, Inc., and SikorskyAircraft Australia - Helitech, and offers complete aftermarket supportsolutions globally.

Sikorsky Aircraft's mission statement reflects the company's longcommitment to safety and innovation: "We pioneer flight solutions that bringpeople home everywhere... every time(TM)." More information is available atthe interactive www.sikorsky.com Web site.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, provides abroad range of high technology products and support services to the aerospaceand building systems industries.

This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning futurebusiness opportunities. Actual results may differ materially from thoseprojected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but notlimited to changes in government procurement priorities and practices or inthe number of aircraft to be modified; challenges in the installation andsupport of advanced technologies; as well as other risks and uncertainties,including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in UnitedTechnologies Corporation's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

SOURCE Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.