Israeli Air Force Awards Pratt & Whitney Materials Management Agreement

Released on Thursday, June 21, 2007

PARIS AIR SHOW, PARIS, France, June 21, 2007 � Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company, and the Government of Israel � Ministry of Defense on behalf of the Israeli Air Force (IAF), signed an agreement for a Materials Management Program (MMP) to support the IAF's F100-PW-229 powered F-15 and F-16 front line fighters as part of the just-in-time contract between the parties. This marks the first Pratt & Whitney MMP agreement with the Israeli Air Force.

"We are excited about the opportunity to expand our relationship with the Israeli Air Force, which spans more than 60 years," said Tom Farmer, Pratt & Whitney Military Engines president. "Under the MMP we will be managing all parts inventory and logistics for IAF, including new spare parts, used-serviceable material and part repair."

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