TAM Linhas Aereas Selects PW4000-100 Engine to Power Two A330-200

Released on Tuesday, July 15, 2008

FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW � July 15, 2008 � TAM Linhas Aereas has selected Pratt & Whitney PW4000-100" engines to power two new Airbus A330 aircraft in a deal valued at more than US$100 million. The contract includes installed and spare engines for two firm A330-200 aircraft and a 12-year service agreement provided by Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners. Pratt & Whitney is a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

"In a time of soaring fuel prices and growing environmental pressures, the Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engine with the Advantage70™ technology upgrade provides excellent fuel efficiency and low maintenance costs for our new A330 aircraft," said David Barioni Neto, president and CEO, TAM Linhas Aereas, S.A. "As a long-time customer of Pratt & Whitney, we are happy to continue our relationship with this new order."

This new order for PW4000 engines is in addition to an order for engines to power six new A330 aircraft that was announced last year. S�o Paulo-based TAM Airline currently operates seven A330s with Pratt & Whitney PW4168A model engines.

TAM is a market leader in South America and we are excited to have the opportunity to continue our partnership by powering their long-haul fleet expansion," said Todd Kallman, president of Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines. "We are proud that TAM continues to show confidence in Pratt & Whitney engines as demonstrated by this follow on order for the PW4000-100" engine."

The PW4170 model engines with Advantage70 technology will bring improved environmental and economic performance for the A330 family of aircraft. The Advantage70 technology upgrade delivers enhanced engine performance, lower fuel consumption, increased durability and reduced maintenance costs.