The agreement covers 13 Boeing 747-400F cargo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney PW4000-94" engines and 6 spare engines. SIA Cargo is one of the world's largest operators of B747-400 freighters, and has a route network that covers 70 cities in 36 countries.

"Our customers expect high service and operating standards from us. It is essential for us to partner an organization that shares our service philosophy and one that is globally known for its technical excellence in engine manufacturing and maintenance. Pratt and Whitney are driven by these values and is recognized as a leading player in the global maintenance and repair industry. We are therefore proud that they are our Fleet Management Program partner," said Mr Tan Tiow Kor, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Singapore Airlines Cargo.

"We are happy to have the opportunity to support Singapore Airlines Cargo, which is a renowned carrier, for the next decade. Fuel prices now comprise nearly half of an airline's operating cost, but effective engine maintenance and service can save money by keeping engines in operation longer," said Tom Mayes, vice president, engine centers, Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners.

Singapore Airlines Cargo Pte Ltd is one of the world's largest international cargo airline, in terms of load tonne-kilometres carried, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA). On July 1, 2001, Singapore Airlines Cargo assumed the entire cargo operations of SIA and commenced business as an all-cargo airline.

Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners is the industry's only OEMROTM and is a full service provider for engines made by Pratt & Whitney, International Aero Engines, General Electric, Rolls-Royce and CFMI. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines, space propulsion systems and industrial gas turbines. United Technologies, based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the global aerospace and commercial building industries.

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