Sikorsky Announces S-92 VIP Helicopter Sale to Azerbaijan Airlines

Released on Tuesday, July 15, 2008

FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW, July 15, 2008 �Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has sold an S-92® VIP helicopter to Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), the state-owned airline of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Sikorsky announced today at the Farnborough International Air Show. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

The S-92 aircraft will be used for corporate VIP missions. The aircraft is expected to be delivered in early 2011. In addition to the VIP helicopter, the contract includes options for two additional helicopters for offshore oil missions.

"The S-92 helicopter has proven that it is well suited for a variety of missions, including VIP and Head-of-State transport," said Bruce McKinney, Vice President, Sikorsky Europe. "Sikorsky is proud to bring this reliable and safe aircraft to AZAL and the Eurasian market."

The S-92 helicopter has established a leading position in the offshore oil industry and successfully fills a variety of other missions including search and rescue, VIP and Head-of-State transport. It was the world's first helicopter certified to the latest and most rigorous safety standards of both the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and the European Aviation Safety Agency/Joint Aviation Authorities.