Hamilton Sundstrand Signs Long-Term Parts Agreement With ACTS, Air Canada and Jazz

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. , has signed a long-term agreement to provide Air Canada Technical Services (ACTS), Air Canada and Jazz with exclusive spare parts support on select airframe and engine accessories.

The eight-year agreement covers the supply of aircraft parts to support Air Canada and Jazz operations for all aircraft types, with an option to extend the deal an additional two years. ACTS is a primary maintenance provider for both airlines.

"This agreement with one of our key suppliers is consistent with ACTS' strategies to provide cost-effective maintenance solutions for all of our global customers," said Danny di Perna, ACTS senior vice president, operations and supply chain management. "Establishing best-in-class, reliable and affordable supply chain support is an essential part of that strategy, and we're delighted to partner with Hamilton Sundstrand in helping us address our customers' business requirements."

"We are extremely proud of our association with ACTS and the ACE group of companies," said Mike Dumais, Hamilton Sundstrand vice president, Customer Service. "They are great customers and we're delighted to offer them solutions that reduce their overall costs."

ACTS, Air Canada and Jazz are subsidiaries of Montreal-based ACE Aviation Holdings Inc. ACTS is a full-service maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) organization that provides airframe, engine and component maintenance and various ancillary services to more than 100 global customers. ACTS operates maintenance centers across Canada with a combined workforce of 3,800 employees and has major bases in Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver. Jazz is Air Canada's regional airline affiliate.

Air Canada provides scheduled and charter air transportation for passengers and cargo to more than 150 destinations on five continents. Canada's flag carrier is the 14th largest commercial airline in the world and together with Jazz serves 30 million customers annually with a fleet of 332 aircraft.

With 2005 revenues of $4.4 billion, Hamilton Sundstrand employs approximately 17,000 people worldwide and is headquartered in Windsor Locks, Conn., USA. Among the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products, the company designs, manufactures and services aerospace systems and provides integrated system solutions for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft. It is also a major supplier for international space programs.

United Technologies, based in Hartford, Conn., USA, is a diversified company that provides high-technology products and services to the aerospace and building industries.

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