The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey bridges the sometimes-troubled waters between the two states and helps with many of the region's other transportation needs. The bi-state agency operates and maintains airports, tunnels, bridges, a commuter rail system, shipping terminals, and other facilities (such as the World Trade Center complex) within the Port District, an area surrounding the Statue of Liberty. A self-supporting public agency, the Port Authority receives no state or local tax money. It relies on tolls, fees, and rents. Airport operations account for the majority of the its revenue. The two governors each appoint six of the 12 members of the agency's board and review the board's decisions.

First Aviation Services Inc. ("First Aviation") was established in June 1995 by First Equity Group ("First Equity") to acquire National Airmotive Corporation (“NAC”) from Triton Group Ltd.In March 1997, First Aviation acquired the assets of Aerospace Products International, Inc. ("API" - formerly Aircraft Parts International Combs, Inc.) from AMR Combs, Inc., a subsidiary of AMR. API is located in Memphis, Tennessee. In November 1999, NAC was sold to Rolls-Royce North America, Inc. for an adjusted sales price of approximately $71 million. In 1999, API expanded into Canada, forming Aircraft Products International Ltd. In 2000, API expanded again, into the Asia Pacific market, forming API Asia Pacific Inc., in the Philippines. More recently API established operations in Shanghai, China. First Aviation, together with its subsidiaries (collectively "FAvS"), is one of the leading suppliers of aircraft parts and components to the aviation industry worldwide, and is a provider of third party logistics and inventory management services to the aerospace industry. API distributes the products of over 150 parts and component manufacturers and suppliers. In addition, API offers brake and starter/generator overhaul services, and is a Federal Aviation Administration authorized hose assembly facility. Customers of FAvS include passenger and cargo airlines, fleet operators, corporate aircraft operators, fixed base operators, certified repair facilities, governments and military services.

Vancouver Airport Services (YVRAS) is North America’s leading global airport investment, management and development company. In 2007, our network of airports recorded consolidated revenues of $440 million and combined passenger traffic totaled 27 million. YVRAS is jointly owned by Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR) and Citi Infrastructure Investors (CII). YVRAS was selected in 2007 by the B.C. Ministry of Economic Development and Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters as the B.C. Export Company of the Year in the Professional and Services Category.

Raytheon ("light of the gods") took a shine to its place in the upper pantheon of US military contractors; the company regularly places among the Pentagon's top 10 prime contractors. The company's defense offerings include reconnaissance, targeting, and navigation systems, as well as missile systems (Patriot, Sidewinder, and Tomahawk), and radars. Raytheon also makes radios, air traffic control systems and radars, and satellite communications systems. Raytheon also offers commercial electronics products and services, but the US government accounts for more than 85% of sales.

MTU Aero Engines is Germany's leading engine manufacturer and an established global player in the industry. It engages in the development, manufacture, marketing and support of commercial and military aircraft engines in all thrust and power categories and industrial gas turbines. The German manufacturer employs approximately 7500 people overall and with its various affiliates has a presence in all significant regions and markets worldwide. In the years ahead, MTU will focus its resources on its core business, seek stakes in emerging engine programs and expand its service offerings.

Quantum Research International provides technical consulting and support, as well as strategic planning assistance, to Defense Department and other federal agencies, as well as some commercial clients. It has particular expertise in the areas of force modernization, C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), simulation, logistics, missile defense, and survivability analysis. The company has offices in Alabama, Maryland, Texas, and Virginia, each located near a military base or other defense facility.

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) gives planes a push and helicopters a lift. A subsidiary of United Technologies, P&WC manufactures fixed-wing and helicopter aviation engines for business, general aviation, military, regional, utility, and agricultural applications. P&WC also manufactures engines for industrial applications and provides maintenance and repair services. Taken together, P&WC and US-based Pratt & Whitney (also a subsidiary of United Technologies) are among the largest makers of jet engines in the world, competing with Rolls-Royce and GE Aircraft Engines.

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Honeywell Aerospace is a leading global provider of integrated avionics, engines, systems and service solutions for aircraft manufacturers, airlines, business and general aviation, military, space and airport operations.Our primary focus is to enhance customer value by making flight safer, more reliable and more cost-effective through our unique capabilities in sophisticated avionics, flight safety products and systems, propulsion engines, auxiliary power units and wheels and brakes and our strong aftermarket service and support. We are committed to redefining customer- supplier relationships across a broad array of core competencies, including power, guidance, navigation, safety, communication and services - all through a spirit of partnership.Our aerospace products can be found on virtually every type of aircraft in use, in nearly every region of the world. In the air and on the ground, Honeywell systems and components reflect cutting-edge technology incorporated from our product development efforts. These efforts contribute to Honeywell's unequaled variety of products and services, which in turn lead to greater customer satisfaction.

Air Cruisers is the only company that offers a complete line of inflatable safety products: evacuation slides and slide rafts, life vests, life rafts and helicopter floats. All of our products are supported by our worldwide sales and service network with the additional support of our factory based engineering staff and factory trained technicians. Since 1987, AirCruisers has been a subsidiary of the Zodiac Groupe of Paris, France, best known as the leading manufacturer of inflatable boats. The merger provided synergy for both companies that strengthened both companies' positions in their respective markets. Air Cruisers achieved a milestone accomplishment by receiving Boeing's 1997 Presidents Award for excellence. Of all Boeing's suppliers, only six were awarded this honor. This again affirms our dedication to the aviation industry and our customer base.

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