Aircraft
Boeing Choses UTC For 777X Power Systems
UTC is making big investments in more efficient use of electrical power in aircraft.

UTC Aerospace Systems (Chalet 338 Static C2) has won contracts covering 12 systems on the Boeing 777X, including the big twin’s electric power generating system. Designed to provide 25-percent more power than the UTC system now on the current generation 777, the system consists of two 150-kVA integrated drive generators, an auxiliary generator, three generator control units and a bus power control unit.

The U.S.-based group also announced that it will supply the new Boeing twinjet’s cabin air conditioning and temperature control system, airfoil and cowl ice protection system and the entire ventilation system’s suite of fans. According to UTC, the three systems increase performance, enhance reliability and improve passenger comfort.