AlliedSignal Selected To Supply Its 131-9-A- APU In $50 Million Northwest Airlines Agreement.

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 1998--

-- Low Cost Of Ownership, Reliability Cited As Key Drivers Of Deal -- -- Northwest Joins A Growing List Of Airlines Selecting The 131-9[A]--

AlliedSignal Inc. (NYSE:ALD) announced today that Northwest Airlines has selected its 131-9[A] auxiliary power unit (APU) for the airline's order of 50 firm and 100 optional Airbus A319 aircraft.

The agreement is valued at more than $50 million over the life of the contract.

"The new 131-9[A] APU's low cost of ownership and high reliability were key elements in the customer's purchase decision," said Tom Johnson, Vice President and General Manager, Commercial APU Enterprise, AlliedSignal Engines. "Airbus operators around the world are recognizing the superior qualities built into the newest member of our proven 131-9 APU family."

Northwest will continue to operate AlliedSignal's 36-300 APUs on its existing fleet of A320 aircraft.

The [A] model 131-9 APU is the third version of this successful series developed by AlliedSignal for new single aisle aircraft. The series incorporates new technologies and more than 50 design improvements to increase reliability, maintainability and performance. Approximately 170 of the 131-9 APUs are in-service on MD-90 and B737 aircraft and have accumulated more than 285,000 hours of operation on aircraft around the world.

The APU will start and operate to 39,000 feet and provide pneumatic (155 lb./min.) and electrical power for the aircraft while in flight or on the ground.

APUs are gas turbine engines designed to provide pneumatic and electrical power for an aircraft while in flight or on the ground. The APU provides compressed air for main engine starting and other aircraft systems, as well as electrical power for the aircraft.

In addition to Northwest Airlines, over a dozen other airlines and lease companies around the world have selected the 131-9[A], including General Electric Capital Aviation Services, China Eastern Airlines, Iberia and Alitalia.

AlliedSignal Engines is the world's leading designer and manufacturer of auxiliary power units; turbofan engines for commercial, regional and business aviation; turboshaft engines for helicopters; industrial power applications and marine and land propulsion.

The parent company, AlliedSignal Inc., is an advanced technology and manufacturing company serving customers worldwide with aerospace and automotive products, chemicals, fibers, plastics and advanced materials. The company employs 70,500 people worldwide. AlliedSignal is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Standard and Poor's 500 Index. AlliedSignal is the largest supplier of equipment and systems for commercial transport, regional, business, general aviation and military aircraft. More information on AlliedSignal is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.alliedsignal.com.

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