04  | UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION Across the portfolio, there were many other accomplishments in 2012. Among them, Sikorsky achieved a major milestone by  certifying the S-76D helicopter, which provides customers with  higher cruise speeds, better fuel efficiency, greater reliability, and future capabilities, including rotor de-icing. Pratt &  Whitney continued to win significant orders for its revolution- ary PurePower Geared Turbofan engine, with nearly 3,000  announced engine orders, including options, as of the end of  2012. Engine testing has been completed for the Bombardier  CSeries and has begun for the Airbus A320neo. Ground and  flight testing has validated the expected improvements in fuel  burn, emissions and noise reduction. In January 2013, Embraer  became the fifth aircraft manufacturer to select the PurePower  engine when it announced the Geared Turbofan as the exclusive  power for its new second-generation E-Jet aircraft family. This  selection will greatly enhance Pratt & Whitney’s position in the  commercial aerospace market for decades to come.  a 10-year, sealed-in battery. UTC Climate, Controls & Security  also strengthened its emerging market presence by increasing  product localization, expanding its distribution footprint and  establishing joint ventures in key markets. Highlighting this  approach was the new joint venture in India with Midea and the  opening of a new India manufacturing facility to take advantage  of that nation’s fast-growing residential air-conditioning market. As always, United Technologies’ performance over the past year reflects the dedication and hard work of our leadership  team and our nearly 220,000 employees around the world. On behalf of our shareowners, I thank all employees for their  many contributions, and in particular, I want to recognize the  27,000 Goodrich employees who joined UTC this past July for  their willingness to embrace change. The talent, skills and teamwork displayed during the integration process have been  truly extraordinary, setting the stage for a bright new chapter for our company. On the commercial side, Otis continues to significantly  strengthen its position by introducing new products tailored  to specific end markets, including a Gen2 elevator application  for the fast-growing social housing segment in China and an  upcoming Gen2 application with a battery-backup system  for the Indian and South Asian markets. Otis also significantly  expanded its presence in China by opening a new manufac- turing facility in Chongqing, supporting growth in central and  western China. This factory and new factories scheduled to open in Bengaluru and São Paulo in 2013 highlight Otis’ customer-focused strategy of investing in key growth markets  around the world. I also thank our customers. We are grateful for the confidence  and trust they place in our products and our people. We recog- nize customers have choices, and how we perform determines  whether they choose us. We are committed to delivering the  very best value to our customers by finding better, faster and  more efficient ways to support their success.  In closing, I am proud of what United Technologies accom- plished over the past year and excited about the momentum we have created. The entire team is now focused on integrating,  executing and accelerating our performance to deliver UTC-style earnings growth well into the future.  A successful portfolio transformation positioned UTC Climate,  Controls & Security for strong growth as the commercial  construction and U.S. housing markets recover. The company  also enhanced its position as a leading provider of efficient  and sustainable solutions. New product launches included the  high-efficiency Infinity 98 gas furnace; the WeatherExpert roof- top unit, the company’s most efficient commercial rooftop unit  ever; and the new Kidde Worry-Free Smoke Alarm, significantly  increasing fire safety in homes and reducing maintenance with  Louis R. Chênevert  Chairman & Chief Executive Officer 01 Otis sets the standard for elevator performance, efficiency and comfort. Its Gen2 system reduces energy use by up to 50 percent compared to conventional systems. 02 The F-35B Lightning II is powered by Pratt & Whitney’s F135  propulsion system, the world’s most advanced, capable  fifth-generation fighter engine.  03 UTC Aerospace Systems’ integrated, low-weight landing gear  solutions use advanced materials and environmentally friendly  coatings to reduce wear and resist corrosion. 04 With more than 2,300 aircraft in service and more than 30 years  of legendary performance, the Sikorsky BLACK hAWK helicopter  remains the first choice for tactical operations worldwide. 05 A Carrier technician services an AquaForce 30XA air-cooled  chiller, one of the most energy efficient on the market.