A global leader in the aerospace and commercial building industries, United Technologies provides high-technology systems and services that set the standard for performance, reliability and energy efficiency. UTC ranks among the world’s most respected and innovative companies. To maintain our leadership, we continue to make substantial investments in the development of game-changing technologies and operate a central research organization to leverage technological breakthroughs across the company.
Airbus & The Perlan Project
Airbus is committed to understanding the atmosphere in which we fly, promoting scientific excellence and improving math and science education around the world. In this spirit we have joined the Perlan Project and its international team of scientists engineers and aviators to explore the edge of space in a glider.
SUPPORT 1
Airbus has been a pioneer in the use of lighter and stronger materials in the construction of modern aircraft. Airbus is providing consulting on carbon fiber manufacturing quality.
SUPPORT 2
Airbus is providing the Perlan Project with critical consultations on aircraft and systems reliability. The Perlan team is able to draw from millions of hours of Airbus experience to enhance safety.
SUPPORT 3
Financial support is being provided by Airbus to finish the Perlan 2 and to deploy it to Argentina where it will soar in the Polar Vortex to conduct critical scientific research.
