FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW, July 17, 2006 -- Hamilton Sundstrand’s Kidde Aerospace & Defense business has been selected by Boeing to provide the lavatory and crew rest compartment smoke detectors for the 787 Dreamliner. Hamilton Sundstrand is a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

Boeing previously awarded Kidde contracts to supply fire suppression and protection systems for the Dreamliner’s cargo compartments and electronics bays. A variant of the Model 3000, used in those compartments and bays, will be used for both the lavatory and crew rest compartments.

"This award further demonstrates Kidde’s industry-leading technologies," said Tom Hillman, general manager of Kidde’s aviation business unit. "Our latest smoke detection design, the Model 3000, will reduce airline maintenance costs and further improve performance."

Boeing has awarded Kidde contracts on lavatory smoke detectors for all future 737, 747 and 777 aircraft. Deliveries begin in 2007.

Kidde Aerospace is the world's leading supplier of fire protection systems and products for civilian and military aircraft. Hamilton Sundstrand employs approximately 16,000 people worldwide and is headquartered in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, 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., is a diversified company that provides high-technology products and services to the aerospace and building industries.