Hamilton Sundstrand Airbus A380 Systems Readied for Production Certification and Service Entry
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PARIS, June 20 -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- The software packages of Hamilton Sundstrand's largest-ever A380 Air Generation System (AGS) will complete production certification support reviews with airworthiness authorities next month in preparation for the aircraft's entry into service later this year with Singapore Airlines. In addition, Hamilton Sundstrand's Airbus A380 Cabin Pressure Control System, Ventilation Control System and Avionics Ventilation System are expected to complete final entry-into-service standards in early July 2007. Hamilton Sundstrand is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
"Many of our systems for the Airbus A380, including the Air Generation System, Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator, Ram Air Turbine and Auxiliary Power Unit, are the largest and most powerful ever built for a commercial aircraft," said Hamilton Sundstrand President David P. Hess. "We are pleased with the systems' performance during flight test, and excited for the A380's entry into service."
The A380 Air Generation System uses twin air generation units in a Hamilton Sundstrand-unique "pack-and-a-half" architecture arrangement. The AGS provides heating and cooling temperature control and ventilation for more than 800 passengers with a focus on maximum cabin comfort.
Hamilton Sundstrand's Nord-Micro business in Frankfurt, Germany, a long- time Airbus supplier, developed and manufactures the Airbus A380 Cabin Pressure Control System, Ventilation Control System and Avionics Ventilation System. All three systems have achieved type certification.
Other Hamilton Sundstrand A380 systems include a Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator System and a Throttle Control Assembly (which are developed and produced by Hamilton Sundstrand subsidiary, Ratier-Figeac, France); a 70 kVA Ram Air Turbine (RAT) emergency power system, an Overheat Detection System, and an 1,800-horsepower Auxiliary Power Unit.
Hamilton Sundstrand also provides the Engine Control System, including the Full Authority Digital Engine Control, fuel pump and metering unit for the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine; and the Fuel Pump and Gearbox System for the Engine Alliance GP7000 engine.
With 2006 revenues of $5 billion, Hamilton Sundstrand employs approximately 17,500 people worldwide and is headquartered in Windsor Locks, Conn., U.S.A. 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 also is a major supplier for international space programs.
United Technologies Corp., of Hartford, Conn., provides a broad range of high-technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.
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