Boeing Selects Honeywell Engine for Canadian Forces' Helicopters

Описание: "Boeing (NYSE:BA) chose the Honeywell (NYSE:HON) 36-150 Auxiliary Power Unit for CH-147 helicopters to be used by the Canadian Forces.

Vicki Panhuise, vice president, U.S. Defense Customers, Honeywell Aerospace said, ""Honeywell engines and auxiliary power units are powering helicopters around the world, but the Canadian Forces program marks the first selection of Honeywell's APU for a Chinook helicopter, The Honeywell 36-150 provides 75% more electrical power allowing the Canadian Forces an expanded mission envelope. It also provides higher reliability and lower operating costs for a proven battlefield workhorse.""

Honeywell will begin shipments of the engine in 2011. Boeing is currently trading 1.24 percent lower at $62,82. Honeywell is currently trading 1.66 percent higher at $48.38."