P&W Expands EcoPower Engine Washing Service to Germany

(Hamburg, Germany, February 11, 2010) -- Pratt & Whitney announced that it has reached an agreement with Nayak Aircraft Services GmbH & Co. KG that expands the EcoPower(r) engine wash service network in Europe. Pratt & Whitney is a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

Under a five-year agreement, Nayak becomes a Designated Service Provider for Pratt & Whitney's successful EcoPower engine wash service. Nayak will perform washes in Cologne, Germany, and other airports in the region.


"This agreement gives operators that fly into Europe a new, advanced option for engine wash services," said Joanne Hastings, director, Pratt & Whitney Line Maintenance Services. "We are excited to demonstrate how our patented system and processes keep engines on wing for up to 18 months longer for customers, and helps them to operate in a much more efficient and environmentally friendly manner. We look forward to a successful collaboration with Nayak."

Nayak Aircraft Services is one of the largest airline-independent providers of aircraft maintenance in Europe. Nayak provides services for more than 60 airlines at more than 25 European airports and is growing, with a network of stations in Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, Italy, France, Finland, Poland, Spain and Ireland. Nayak holds an impressive number of aircraft licenses, which enables them to perform both line and base maintenance on almost all types of regional and single aisle aircraft.

"Nayak Aircraft Service is proud to be Pratt & Whitney Line Maintenance Services' first designated service provider for the industry-leading EcoPower engine wash service. We are confident that both parties will deliver an excellent product to our customers," said Alfred Wengler, director, Line Maintenance International for Nayak.

Source : Pratt & Whitney, A United Technologies Company (NYSE:UTX)