IRVINE, California, September 29, 2008 - Lockheed Martin Corp.'s VH-71 presidential helicopter program reached a "major milestone" Monday with the maiden flight of its first operational pilot production aircraft. After performing "exceptionally" during a 40-minute test flight in Yeovil, England, the helicopter will be shipped to U.S. Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., early next month. "Every aircraft that flies brings us a step closer to fielding helicopters that will serve the office of the president," said the Lockheed VP in charge of the program. The company could build up to 28 of the presidential helicopters.

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Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2007 sales of $13 billion. Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has 81,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.

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