Pratt & Whitney's Todd Kallman Elected to The Wings Club Board

Greg Brostowicz
Commercial Engines & Global Services
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Matthew Perra
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EAST HARTFORD, Conn., May 28, 2009 - Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines & Global Services President Todd Kallman was elected to the Board of Governors for the Wings Club, a non-profit organization that promotes aeronautics advancement and development.  Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company.

"It is an honor to be elected to serve with the leadership of such a distinguished organization that helps to guide improvements in the aerospace industry," said Kallman. "Some of the most famous aviators and leaders in commercial and military aviation have been associated with the Wings Club since it was founded in 1942 and Pratt & Whitney is honored to support this organization."

The Wings Club is dedicated to preserving the history and traditions of aviation and provides a forum for discussion and debate on aeronautical and aviation issues. The Wings Club serves nearly 1,100 members including industry leaders, pilots, professionals in related service organizations, and students of aviation. Recognizing significant achievements that contribute to the advancement of aeronautical and aviation matters, The Wings Club honors people throughout the year with the Distinguished Achievement Award and Distinguished Scholar Awards. The Club also hosts Aviation Leader Series Luncheons that feature keynote speeches by industry leaders.

Kallman has led Pratt & Whitney's Commercial Engine business since 2006 and was integral in the launch of the PurePower™ family of engines for the next generation of passenger aircraft.  In October 2008, Kallman’s role was expanded to include responsibility for the company's extensive Global Service Partners maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities and the strategic Global Material Solutions business.

Before joining Pratt & Whitney, Kallman headed UTC's Strategy and Development group from 2003-2006, overseeing more than 50 acquisitions totaling $8.4 billion, including Chubb, Kidde, Lenel, Linde and Rocketdyne.  Earlier, he served as vice president of finance and chief financial officer for UTC's Hamilton Sundstrand unit.  He worked at Lockheed Martin for 14 years before joining UTC in 2001.

Pratt & Whitney has over 16,000 aircraft engines installed with hundreds of airlines around the world. Additionally, Pratt & Whitney is a leading partner in two joint venture companies that manufacture commercial aircraft engines: International Aero Engines, which makes the V2500 for the Airbus A320 family of aircraft, and the Engine Alliance, whose GP7200 engine is FAR 33 certified for the new Airbus A380.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines, space propulsion systems and industrial gas turbines. United Technologies, based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the global aerospace and building industries.

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