Collins Aerospace Signs 12-year Service Agreement to Provide Support to Singapore Airlines' 787 Fleet

Collins Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), has entered into a long-term agreement to support Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) fleet of Boeing B787 aircraft through its DispatchSM flight hour program. Dispatch guarantees the availability of high-performance avionics and communications assets to customers around the globe.

The 12-year agreement marks the continuation of a successful relationship between SIA and Collins Aerospace. SIA will have comprehensive support that includes critical on-site spares, maintenance services including upgrades, access to Collins Aerospace’s worldwide 787 asset pools, and technical assistance.

“With thousands of aircraft covered globally, Dispatch is a proven, cost-effective solution for our customers, reducing or eliminating the need for a spares inventory, delivering quality repairs, and improving aircraft availability,” said Craig Bries, vice president and general manager, Avionics Service and Support for Collins Aerospace. “We have a longstanding relationship with SIA and we’re dedicated to providing world-class service for years to come.”

Collins Aerospace has existing service agreements that cover Singapore Airlines’ A350 fleet, SilkAir’s Boeing 737 fleet and Scoot’s Boeing 787 aircraft.