Hamilton Sundstrand in Windsor Locks says it will supply fire detectors and extinguishers for China’s first large commercial airliner, adding another $250 million to an existing $1 billion-plus contract with China’s jet builder.
Commercial Aviation Corporation of China Ltd. (COMAC) chose Kidde Aerospace & Defense, a Hamilton Sundstrand unit, to provide the integrated fire and overheat protection systems for its new C919 jetliner. The 168- to 190-seat airliner is due to enter service in 2016.
The components include fixed fire extinguishers for the engines, cargo and lavatory smoke detectors, overheat monitors for the wheel well, and portable fire extinguishers for the cockpit and cabin. Kidde also will supply an electronic control system for tying all the components together.
Hamilton Sundstrand, a division of Hartford’s United Technologies Corp., said the value is estimated to be worth more than $250 million in revenue over the program’s life.
In April, Hamilton and COMAC announced Hamilton would supply the jetliner’s electric power generation and distribution systems in a deal worth more than $1 billion over the life of the program.
Hamilton also is a supplier to COMAC’s existing 90-seat ARJ21 regional jet.
COMAC is the Chinese commercial aircraft manufacturer established in May 2008.
