Boston MedFlight Purchases an S-76C++ Helicopter

Released on Tuesday, October 21, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.., Oct. 21, 2008 � Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced the signing of a contract to provide an S-76C++™ helicopter to Boston MedFlight for air medical critical care transports in the Northeast. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

The new helicopter will be Sikorsky's first night vision-capable S-76C++ air medical helicopter. The aircraft will be operated and maintained by EraMed, LLC. It will replace an AS-365N2 Dauphin, and is slated to be delivered in 2008.

"Boston MedFlight has an impressive record of service to the citizens of the Northeast," said Jeanne Connor-Osborne, Sikorsky Sales Manager. "We are proud that they have chosen the S-76® helicopter to fulfill their lifesaving missions."

Boston MedFlight CEO, Suzanne Wedel, added: "We give every investment at Boston MedFlight the most careful consideration, and extensive research went into selecting the right aircraft to maximize the effectiveness of our entire fleet of vehicles."

To date, more than 700 S-76 helicopters have been delivered, serving a multi-mission role that includes offshore oil, VIP including head of state, emergency medical transport, search and rescue and civil defense.

The current production version is the S-76C++ helicopter, in service since 2005. It features a glass cockpit, dual digital autopilot, superb flight controls and the best combination of speed, range and operating costs in its weight class.