Parker Aerospace selected to supply hydraulic systemfor Bombardier's Regional Jet Series 700.

KALAMAZOO, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 1997--Parker Aerospace Group's Abex NWL Division has been awarded a contract to supply the entire hydraulic system for the RJ-700, Bombardier's newest aircraft under development.

"This is a significant win for Parker," says Bill Higley,

The RJ-700 hydraulic system includes engine-driven pumps, AC motor pumps, filter manifolds, reservoirs, accumulators, a heat exchanger with thermal bypass valves, firewall shutoff valves, and various transducers, switches, quick disconnects, check valves, priority valves and shock mounts.

Sales for the 70-passenger regional jet are expected to be approximately 35 aircraft per year over the next 10 years.

First flight of the RJ-700 is scheduled for 1999 with certification in the spring of 2000.

The Abex NWL Division, located in Kalamazoo, is a business unit of Parker Hannifin Corporation's Aerospace Group. Parker Hannifin is a $3.6 billion worldwide manufacturer of motion-control components and systems for a variety of industrial and aerospace markets. For more information, visit Parker's Web site at www.parker.com .

CONTACT: Parker Hannifin Corp.

Cheryl Morosco, 714/851-3636

Fax: 714/474-8674