MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin - Derco Aerospace, Inc. announced today it has renewed its exclusive distribution and license agreement with Goodrich Engine Control and Electrical Power Systems to equip C-130 and P-3 aircraft platforms with hydraulic pumps. Through this agreement, Derco Aerospace continues as Goodrich’s exclusive worldwide distributor, and Derco Repair Services, Inc. remains the only authorized licensed overhaul and repair facility. Derco Aerospace and Derco Repair Services are part of Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS), the aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

Derco has earned the trust of service centers worldwide through quick turnaround times for complete Goodrich pumps. These components play an integral part in increasing the life cycle of the 54H60 propeller system – sustaining legacy aircraft and supporting the U.S. Navy NP2000 propeller modernization program. “We are honored to continue servicing Goodrich’s high quality products through our world-class facility, while offering exceptional delivery to our customers,” said Jason Wiedoff, Director of Derco Repair Services.

Founded in 1979, Derco Aerospace, Inc. is based in Milwaukee, Wis., and is a world leader in providing aircraft spares distribution, logistics and technical solutions to customers around the globe. Through solid relationships with premier original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Derco maintains one of the largest and most diversified aircraft spares inventories in the world. Today, Derco is a full-service logistics and solutions provider, supporting military and commercial fleets in more than 65 countries.

Sikorsky Aerospace Services, a Sikorsky company, provides comprehensive support to rotary and fixed wing operators around the world. It offers its military and commercial customers a full portfolio of support services including material distribution, maintenance, overhaul & repair, aircraft modifications and life-cycle support. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture and service. 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 worldwide.

Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities. For more information, visit http://www.goodrich.com.

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