Davis Wins New Contract

Davis Aircraft wins contract to develop tie down components for U.S. Marine heavy lift helicopter

Bohemia, NY—Jan, 2009 – Davis Aircraft Products Corporation announced today that it has been awarded the contract from DRS Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: DRS) for the design and development of the cargo tie down components of the Internal Cargo Handling System for the CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter. The CH-53K Helicopter is under development by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) for the U.S. Marine Corps. The CH-53K helicopter is a dual-piloted, multi-engine, vertical take-off and landing aircraft that will provide the Marine Corps with improved heavy lift capability, reduced operating costs and state of the art interoperability.

Davis Aircraft will work as a subcontractor to DRS C3S on the CH-53K Helicopter System Development and Demonstration Phase, which includes engineering, design and fabrication of the titanium forged components of the cargo handling system. Davis Aircraft and DRS C3S will develop a variety of components, including floor plates, cargo rings, and other tie-down elements. All parts developed by Davis Aircraft will be made of highly durable, lightweight titanium and will utilize state-of-the-art methods for assembly and machining.

“The CH-53K program represents a major advancement in Davis’ cargo tie down product line utilizing titanium for this ultra light weight and demanding applications,” says Dan Dunmire, project lead for Davis Aircraft. “We are honored to be selected by DRS for this program.”

DRS Technologies, headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. The company employs approximately 10,000 people.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture and service. The company’s mission statement reflects its long commitment to safety and innovation: “We pioneer flight solutions that bring people home everywhere … every time™.” United Technologies Corp., Sikorsky’s parent company, provides a broad range of high technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.

Davis Aircraft is an industry leader in cargo tie down technology, commercializing advanced manufacturing methods for the production of lightweight restraint systems.