Photon Research Associates, Inc. (PRA) is a cutting-edge technology services and products company which was acquired by The Raytheon Company in October of 2004. Since its inception in 1976, PRA has been a leading pioneer in the development and application of physics-based modeling, simulation and analysis products and services for both government and commercial markets. The major focus of our business operations has been in the areas of remote sensing, missile defense, surveillance & reconnaissance, intelligence data analysis, and stealth system design. PRA's Intellectual Property and business practices are indelibly etched throughout each of these important areas of our national security enterprise. We believe the acquisition of PRA by Raytheon will provide even greater opportunities for both companies. PRA was founded in 1976 by Dr. James A. Myer and maintains its corporate headquarters in San Diego, CA. PRA has subsequently expanded to a total of five divisions at strategic sites throughout the United States. We are proud to have our team include a diverse group of highly motivated professionals that are nationally recognized experts in a number of scientific disciplines including: Physics, Astronomy, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Geography, Chemical Physics, and Computer Science. PRA's initial focus was on military and intelligence applications of optical (IR and visible) remote sensing, but over the years we have broadened our core technologies and business operations to include applications of the entire electromagnetic spectrum well beyond military remote sensing.

United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) operates approximately 3,300* flights a day on United and United Express to more than 200 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C. With key global air rights in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Latin America, United is one of the largest international carriers based in the United States. United also is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 1,071 destinations in 171 countries worldwide. United's 47,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world News releases and other information about United can be found at the company's Web site at united.com or follow United on Twitter@UnitedAirlines.

The Chicago Airport System - comprised of two major airports, Chicago O’Hare and Midway International - is the centerpiece of the nation’s aviation network. The airports are owned and operated by the City of Chicago. The Department of Aviation is responsible for the management, planning, design, operation and maintenance of O’Hare and Midway. The Chicago Airport System is fully self-supporting and receives no local taxpayers dollars. In 2006, 56 passenger carriers operating out of 178 gates carried more than 76.5 million passengers at O'Hare.Both Midway and O'Hare have won numerous awards over the years. In 2008, our airports won two national awards: O'Hare received the 1st Place Award from the Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA), for Excellence in Marketing and Communications. During that same year, Midway International Airport won 2nd Place - Best Retail Concept for Excellence in Concessions from the same organization. In January, 2007, it was announced that O'Hare International Airport won the Global Traveler Award for Best Airport in North America. O'Hare was awarded this honor by readers that participated in a survey that ran in the magazine from February 2006 to August 2006. O’Hare International Airport was voted in November 2004 "Best Airport in North America" in Business Traveler Magazine’s Annual Reader Survey for the seventh consecutive year. Midway International Airport was awarded the 2004 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Public Innovator Award for Physical Design. The Department of Aviation is committed to continually improving and enhancing Chicago’s airports.

Rockwell Collins, Inc. engages in the design, production, and support of communications and aviation electronics worldwide. It operates in two segments, Commercial Systems and Government Systems. The Commercial Systems segment supplies integrated avionics systems and products; cabin electronics systems and products; communications systems and products, such as data link, frequency, and satellite communications systems; navigation systems and products; and situational awareness, and surveillance systems and products. It also provides flight deck systems and products; integrated information systems; and electro mechanical pilot controls and actuation systems; and simulation and training systems, including visual system products, training systems, and engineering services. This segment serves original equipment manufacturers of commercial air transport, and regional and business aircraft; commercial airlines; and fractional and other business aircraft operators. In addition, it offers maintenance, repair, and parts and after-sales support services.The Government Systems segment provides communications systems and products designed to help customers transfer information; military data link systems and related products; and navigation systems and products, including radio navigation systems, global positioning systems, handheld navigation systems, and multi-mode receivers. It also provides subsystems for the flight deck comprising flight controls and displays, information/data processing and communications, navigation, and/or safety and surveillance systems; cockpit display systems; and integrated computer systems. This segment serves the U.S. Department of Defense, other government agencies, civil agencies, defense contractors, and foreign ministries of defense. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Rockwell Collins, Inc. (NYSE:COL) operates independently of Rockwell Automation, Inc. as of June 29, 2001.

Allegiant Travel Company, a leisure travel company, provides scheduled passenger services from small cities to leisure destinations in the United States. It focuses on transporting travelers in small cities to leisure destinations, including Las Vegas, Nevada; Phoenix, Arizona; and Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, and Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida. The company sells air travel on a stand-alone basis or bundled with hotel rooms, rental cars, and other travel related services. It also provides charter air services under long-term contracts, as well as on a seasonal and ad-hoc basis. Allegiant Travel Company markets scheduled service products through direct advertising; and sells charter services directly or via brokers. As of February 1, 2009, it had a fleet of 44 aircraft that consist of 28 MD83, 4 MD87, 8 MD82 aircraft, and 4 MD88 aircraft, as well as provided scheduled service to 61 cities in 33 states. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Hawk Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of friction products for industrial, aircraft, agricultural, and performance applications. Its friction products include parts for brakes, clutches, and transmissions used in construction and mining vehicles, agricultural vehicles, military vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, and race cars; and brake parts for landing systems used in commercial and general aviation. Hawk Corporation markets its products worldwide through product managers and direct sales professionals to original equipment manufacturers, second tier component suppliers, retailers, and distributors. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

Meggitt Defense Systems designs and manufactures aerial towed vehicle systems, threat detection and assessment systems, decoy deployment systems, live-fire training systems, special purpose aircraft pods, and reeling machines. Towed vehicle systems and reeling machines are used to provide targets for air-to-air and surface-to-air combat simulation. The company sells to armed forces and law enforcement agencies worldwide. Meggitt Defense Systems is a business unit of Meggitt PLC.

For now, you can still fly Northwest -- at least until the logos on the planes change to "Delta." Northwest Airlines, which was acquired by Delta Air Lines for $2.8 billion in late 2008, transports passengers and cargo to about 240 cities in North America, the Asia/Pacific region, and Europe. Its US network includes locations served by regional carriers flying as Northwest Airlink. Northwest's fleet includes about 320 jets; regional partners operate another 200 aircraft. The acquisition by Delta created the largest airline in the world by traffic. Once the integration of the two carriers is complete, Delta will operate a fleet of about 775 aircraft and serve more than 375 destinations worldwide.

General Dynamics-Ordnance and Tactical Systems empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments.. applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations.A business unit within the Combat Systems Group of General Dynamics, we are a world leader in the manufacture of large, medium- and small-caliber direct and indirect-fire munitions, mortar weapons and systems, artillery projectiles, bomb bodies, Ball Powder® Propellant, solid propellants, non-lethal products and Force Protection products. The company also manufactures precision metal components; provides explosive load, assemble and pack services for a variety of munitions, tactical missile and rocket programs; and designs and produces shaped charge warheads and control actuator systems. Our expansive array of capabilities and services include innovative engineering and design, advanced modeling; simulations; system integration and management; precision machining and forging; as well as testing and evaluation. Combining proven ammunition development and production capabilities with advanced research and development strengths in key technological areas, we continue to meet the needs of the armed forces of the United States, its friends and allies with the highest quality, "best value" combat solutions.

Alpine Air Express, Inc., through its subsidiary Alpine Aviation, Inc., provides air cargo services. It transports mail packages and other time-sensitive cargo to approximately 29 cities in the western portion of the mainland United States and in the Hawaiian Islands. The company also offers contract cargo and charter services for other package delivery and cargo carriers; maintenance services on aircraft owned or operated by third parties; leasing of passenger aircraft; and first officer training program. As of October 31, 2008, it operated a portfolio of 28 aircrafts. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Provo, Utah.

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