Media Advisory/Canada at NBAA BACE 2016: Celebrating a Successful Year with New Service Offerings

ORLANDO, FLORIDA--(Marketwired - Oct. 26, 2016) - NBAA BACE - Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has achieved a number of business aviation milestones in 2016, and its successful year is set to continue with new product and service announcements at the 2016 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)'s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (BACE). The NBAA BACE will take place in Orlando, Florida from November 1 to 3, 2016. P&WC is a United Technologies Corporation company (NYSE:UTX).

"Some 12,000 aircraft operators around the globe depend on P&WC engines to power their aircraft every day and we are committed to delivering outstanding service experiences that are rapid, responsive and tailored to customer needs," said Michael Perodeau, VP Marketing, responsible for Business Aviation. "NBAA BACE is a perfect opportunity for us to connect with customers and demonstrate how we can continue to help them achieve their business goals."

With more than 60,000 engines in service in over 200 countries and territories, P&WC powers the largest fleet of business and regional aircraft and helicopters. Showcasing the company's leadership and commitment to innovation, P&WC's cutting-edge engines will be on display at the company's booth (3239).

Journalists are invited to stop by to learn more about the revolutionary PurePower® PW800 engine up close - the only next-generation product for the long- and ultra-long business jet market that's flying and ready to enter service today. Inspired by operators' needs with tailored product & service advancements and surpassing other engines on the elements that matter, the PT6A engine will also be showcased, together with leading turbofan engines from the PW300, PW500 and PW600 families.

P&WC is also inviting members of the press to attend its Media Luncheon during which members of the leadership team will share new service offerings and engine program latest developments.

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Founded in 1928, and a global leader in aerospace, P&WC is shaping the future of aviation with dependable, high-technology engines. Based in Longueuil, Quebec (Canada), P&WC is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. United Technologies Corp, based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides high-technology systems and services to the global aerospace and building systems industries.

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