UTC Aerospace Systems, part of the
United Technologies Corp.
(
UTX
) has achieved a milestone by delivering its 100
th
Cabin Air Conditioning and Temperature Control System (CACTCS) pack
for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The CACTCS pack is a part of the Environmental Control System,
which primarily facilitates entire airplane thermal management. Its
primary functions include control of cabin temperature, free flow
of fresh air, pressure control within the cabin, basic heating and
cooling, galley cooling along with the management of temperature
control of cargo and crew rest compartments.
Based on the achievement of this milestone, management at UTC
Aerospace systems said that it is well positioned to fully support
Boeing's organized and efficient ramp-up rate.
Apart from the Environmental Control Systems, UTC Aerospace
Systems also provides multiple critical systems for the Boeing 787
Dreamliner. The solutions delivered by UTC include; nitrogen
generation, electrical power generation and starting, remote power
distribution; primary power distribution; ram air turbine; electric
motor pumps; fire detection and suppression; electro-mechanical
brakes; thrust reversers; proximity sensing; cargo handling;
exterior and flight deck lighting; fuel quantity indicators and
fuel management software.
UTC Aerospace Systems primarily designs and manufactures
integrated systems and components for the aerospace and defense
industries. Its primarily competes with
Precision Castparts Inc.
(
PCP
), which is also one of the primarily suppliers for the Boeing 787
Dreamliner. Precision is the primary supplier of engines for the
jet that are more fuel efficient, provide more power while at the
same times less noisy compared to the previous engines. In addition
to engines, Precision also supplies engine hot section, fasteners
and landing gear parts.
Headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, United Technologies Corp
is a high-end technology products and services provider to the
building systems and aerospace industries worldwide. United
Technologies currently has a Zacks #4 Rank implying a short-term
Sell rating on the stock.
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