Press Releases

June 21, 2007

The helicopters will serve in a variety of missions including offshore oil, utility, emergency medical service, and search and rescue.

"Evergreen recognizes that the S-76D is poised to become the premier helicopter of the future for many missions," said Sikorsky President Jeffrey Pino. "We feel the same way at Sikorsky, as do a host of other customers who have placed orders for this model. The S-76D is a 'go' program, and Evergreen is among the first major corporations to request such a large quantity. It is a great testament to the kind of progressive, impressive helicopter we believe the S-76D is destined to become."

The S-76D is on track for certification in late 2009.

The D model will feature:

All-composite main rotor blades

Rotor Ice Protection System

Dual speed rotor with active vibration control

Pratt & Whitney 210S engine

Quiet tail rotor

Additional fuel

New electrical generation system

Quiet gearbox

Health and Usage Monitoring System

Advanced avionics system and autopilot

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacturing, and service. The company's long commitment to safety and innovation is reflected in its mission statement: "We pioneer flight solutions that bring people home everywhere...every time^TM." United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., provides a broad range of high-technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.

Based in McMinnville, Oregon, Evergreen International Aviation, Inc. is a privately held global aviation services company that is active through several subsidiary companies. These subsidiaries operate under the Evergreen name and provide services that include Evergreen International Airlines, Inc., Evergreen Helicopters, Inc., Evergreen Maintenance Center, Evergreen Ground Logistic Enterprises, and Evergreen Aircraft Sales and Leasing Co.

This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning future business opportunities. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: challenges in the design, development, production and support of advanced technologies; as well as other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in United Technologies Corporation's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.