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Pratt & Whitney Canada's PT6B-67A Engine Selected for China's Z-8F Helicopter Upgrade Program

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NOVEMBER 6, 2002 - 12:52 EST

Pratt & Whitney Canada's PT6B-67A Engine Selected for
China's Z-8F Helicopter Upgrade Program

ZHUHAI, CHINA--China Aviation Industry Corporation II (AVIC II)
and Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) confirmed today that AVIC
II has selected the PT6B-67A for its Z-8F helicopter upgrade
program.

The Z-8F is a more powerful version of the existing Z-8
helicopter manufactured at Changhe Aircraft Industries. The
13-ton class helicopter is expected to contribute significant
logistics support to the expansion and development of the western
region of China, where high mountains and desert terrain require
the use of high performance transport helicopters. In addition
to search and rescue and general utility missions, the Z-8F is
expected to attract international sales due to its large payload
capability, efficient operating characteristics and lower
operating costs.

AVIC II has chosen the PT6B-67A to enable higher payloads and
improved "hot and high" performance, in addition to more
efficient operating costs. The PT6B-67A engine comprises a
PT6C-67 series engine core with a reduction gearbox. Three
engines are installed on the aircraft, providing for superior OEI
operation.

China Aviation Industry Corporation II (AVIC II) is a large
state-owned aviation industrial group engaged in the development
and manufacture of aircraft for markets such as transport,
trainer and helicopter. AVIC II has become the main supplier of
China's domestic aviation market.

P&WC, based in Longueuil, Quebec, is a world leader in aviation
engines powering business and regional aircraft and helicopters.
The company also offers advanced engines for industrial
applications. P&WC's operations and service network span the
globe. P&WC is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation
(NYSE:UTX), a high technology company based in Hartford,
Connecticut.

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Pratt & Whitney Canada

Linda Tardif

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linda.tardif@pwc.ca

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