Groen Brothers Aviation, Inc. (GBA) is engaged in the business of designing and developing new high performance gyroplanes and gyrodynes using advanced technology and modern aerospace design methods. GBA was founded in 1986 by David Groen and his brother, the late Jay Groen. David, Chairman, President & CEO, is supported by highly experienced aviation executives in key roles. GBA's Corporate Headquarters are located in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, with its current manufacturing facility on the same site. GBA also operates a flight test and R&D facility in Buckeye, Arizona, near Phoenix. Since its inception twenty years ago, GBA has been involved in an extensive research program in the design, engineering, development, testing and marketing of gyroplane and gyrodyne aircraft. As a result GBA has successfully developed innovative technology that has brought autorotative flight into the modern age. In November, 2005, the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) selected a GBA-led team to design a proof of concept high speed, long range, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft designed for use in Combat Search and Rescue roles. This modern rotorcraft, named the “Heliplane” by DARPA, could be the next generation rotor wing aircraft, meeting economy and performance goals not considered achievable by any other type of VTOL aircraft.

Atlantic Southeast Airlines was founded in 1979 in Atlanta, Ga., by three determined entrepreneurs who dreamed of providing convenient, safe and frequent air transportation between outlying destinations and Atlanta. From its first flight – aboard a 19-passenger Twin Otter between Columbus, Ga., and Atlanta – to today, ASA has enjoyed tremendous fortune, growth and success. In 1984, ASA was selected by Delta Air Lines as one of the first partners in the Delta Connection program. Then, following 20 years of operation and 15 years of partnership with the mainline carrier, ASA was acquired by Delta in 1999. The acquisition by Delta marked the beginning of a period of unprecedented growth for ASA, as the airline grew its fleet by more than 100 aircraft and its employee base by more than 3,000 team members.With success in its corner and a bright future on the horizon, ASA began the next chapter in its storied history on Sept. 8, 2005, when the airline was acquired by Utah-based SkyWest, Inc. Together with its new sister carrier SkyWest Airlines, ASA now is a part of the world’s largest regional airline alliance. What started as a dream in 1979 has become an incredible reality. And today, ASA’s more than 3,500 employees serve customers in 112 airiports in 29 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, the Bahamas, Canada and Jamaica.

Lufthansa CityLine, the short trips add up. The regional airline, a subsidiary of international carrier Deutsche Lufthansa, offers scheduled passenger transportation to about 60 destinations around Europe. Lufthansa CityLine uses a fleet of some 75 Canadair and Avro regional jets that range in capacity from 50 to more than 90 passengers. The carrier, one of Lufthansa's five main regional subsidiaries, offers charter services in partnership with sister company Eurowings.

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S. A. B. de C. V. operates, maintains, and develops airports in the southeast region of Mexico. The company operates nine airports located in Cancun, Cozumel, Merida, Huatulco, Oaxaca, Veracruz, Villahermosa, Tapachula, and Minatitlan cities. It also offers commercial services at the terminals, such as cargo handling services, custom agency services, duty free services, car rental, retail, banking and foreign exchange, advertising, teleservices, nonpermanent ground transportation, food and beverage, and parking lots. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Mexico City, Mexico.

Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited - better known as HAECO - has provided comprehensive aeronautical engineering and maintenance services to airlines and operators since 1950.When HAECO signed a 20-year Franchise Agreement with Hong Kong's Airport Authority, it was yet another milestone and became the only full service provider at the new Hong Kong International Airport at Chek Lap Kok offering comprehensive line to heavy maintenance packages including aircraft component overhaul support and AOG/aircraft recovery service.A quality-focused, customer-responsive approach is the cornerstone of HAECO's philosophy and its scale of operation complemented by highly trained, skilled staff allows it to offer tailor-made, value-for-money packages to its customers worldwide.HAECO has, over the years, expanded beyond the boundaries of Hong Kong SAR into other cities in China with Taikoo (Xiamen) Aircraft Engineering Co. Ltd. (TAECO) at Xiamen, Fujian, and Taikoo (Shandong) Aircraft Engineering Co. Ltd. (STAECO) at Jinan, Shandong. Recently, a joint venture "Taikoo SIchuan Aircraft Engineering Services Co. Ltd." has been formed in Sichuan. It also operates maintenance facilities in Singapore - Singapore (HAECO) Pte. Ltd. (SHAECO), and Bahrain. In addition, HAECO has established joint ventures with key major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in pursuit of providing “Total Care” services to its customers.Swire holds major interests in HAECO and provides management support.

MK airlines, which was originally established in 1990 in Ghana and initially served a number of African routes, is a UK based airline operating a fleet of Boeing 747 freighter aircraft. It is the largest dedicated cargo airline in the UK and the 21st largest cargo airline in the world as measured by freight carried. MK has developed niche routes into Europe from the emerging markets of Africa, China, India and South America establishing key long term relationships with its customer base. In many cases MK is integral to the supply logistics chain given that the cargoes it carries are perishable or high value.The airline is headquartered in Sussex, near Gatwick, with 49,000 sq ft of office and engine maintenance facilities and ample room for expansion. In August 2006 the airline was granted its Aircraft Operating Certificate and Operating and Route licences by the CAA. This was a major watershed in the history of MK and is of huge significance in a highly regulated market place.The business has generated significant revenues in recent years with annual growth of approximately 15% driven by the efforts of the Company's strong management team lead by founder and CEO, Mike Kruger.The development of long-term relationships, understanding our clients needs and planning niche routes and schedules to meet client requirements are the hallmark of MK Airlines.

Allied Aerosystems is a one stop shop for calibration maintenance and repair of test equipment and a world leader in Avionic ground support equipment repair and calibration. In addition to its laboratory in Wales, the company also is present at London's Heathrow Airport, and has operations in Hayes and Nantgarw. AAL serves airlines, medical companies, armed forces, telecommunication manufactures, and aircraft engine and ground support equipment manufacturers, including British Airways, General Electric, BAE Systems, and the UK's Ministry of Defense.

CPI Aerostructures, Inc. engages in the contract production of structural aircraft parts for the United States Air Force and other branches of the U.S. armed forces as a prime contractor or subcontractor for other defense prime contractors. The company, as a prime contractor, offers skin panels, leading edges, flight control surfaces, engine components, wing tips, cowl doors, nacelle assemblies, and inlet assemblies for military aircraft. As a subcontractor, it offers various pods, modular and structural assemblies for military aircraft; and various kits and assemblies for the S-92 civilian helicopter, as well as operates as a subcontractor to prime contractors in the production of commercial aircraft parts. The company was formerly known as Consortium of Precision Industries, Inc. and changed its name to CPI Aerostructures, Inc. in July 1992. CPI Aerostructures was founded in 1980 and is based in Edgewood, New York.

Héroux-Devtek Inc. specializes in the design, development, manufacturing and repair of aerospace and industrial products. The Company's head office is located in Longueuil, Québec. For the Aerospace segment, Héroux-Devtek supplies both the commercial and military sectors with landing gear (including spare parts and overhaul services), airframe structural components including kits, and aircraft engine components. In the commercial sector, the Company is active in business jet, regional jet and large commercial jet markets. On the military side, the Company provides also parts and services for major military aircraft in the United States. The Industrial segment is comprised of the large components for the power generation and other industrial products.Héroux-Devtek operates under three divisions: Landing Gear, Aerostructure and Gas Turbine Components. All three divisions are active in the aerospace market segment while the Gas Turbine Components Division is also active in the Industrial segment.

If travel plans take you through the Baltic states, you might want to consider flying airBaltic. Latvia's flag carrier, airBaltic serves more than 25 destinations in Europe from its hubs in Riga and Vilnius. The airline's fleet includes seven Boeing 737-500 and seven Fokker 50 aircrafts. Founded in 1995, airBaltic is 53% owned by the Latvian government. Scandinavian air group SAS AB had owned the other 47% but sold its shares in early 2009 to airBaltic's management for about $25 million. The sale comes after the Latvian government rejected a buyout offer from SAS.

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