HITCO Carbon Composites, Inc. is a major supplier of Composite Aerostructures Assemblies and High Temperature Materials to the Aerospace and Industrial Markets. Founded in 1922 by Harry I. Thompson, HITCO is the oldest, continuously operating composites provider in the United States. Located on 22 acres just 20 minutes away from Los Angeles International Airport, HITCO is ideally situated to serve both domestic and international Aerospace customers.HITCO is also certified to ISO 9001, D1-9000 Rev. A, and AS 9100 Rev. B. Also NADCAP approved to: AS7108/1, AS 7114/3, and AS 7118/3. The Company has a Quality Systems built to meet the most demanding Aerospace, Military and FAA standards for documentation and process controls. Further, HITCO has refined these systems to produce records and documentation at the lowest total cost. The net result is 100% traceability and process control.

BAE Systems Technologies Solutions & Services (TSS) serves the U.S. Department of Defense and federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, providing a full spectrum of systems engineering, technical services, and ordnance systems in disciplines essential for successful systems development, operation, and maintenance. TSS’ full life-cycle systems capabilities, from requirements to disposal, include system design, integration, test, and technical assistance; software development engineering, program management support, and maintenance; and integrated logistics support. As a registered ISO 9001:2000 organization, BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services is committed to satisfying customers at locations across the globe with quality programs and processes that improve financial performance, product and service quality, and management and operational processes. This objective is accomplished through reduced waste, increased productivity and efficiency, and cost savings. It is possible because TSS’ motivated staff understands their roles and how their work affects quality.

Boeing, the world's largest aerospace company, is also the #2 defense contractor (behind Lockheed Martin) and the #2 maker of commercial aircraft (behind Airbus); it does business in the UK through subsidiaries such as Boeing United Kingdom Limited. Noteworthy Boeing businesses include commercial (747, 767, 777, and upcoming 787 Dreamliner) and military (F/A-15 Eagle, F-22 Raptor, and AH-64D Apache) aircraft, space and communications systems (GPS satellites, space launch services, Space Shuttle), and weapons systems (Harpoon missile, X-45 unmanned combat air vehicle).

Advanced Interactive Systems, Inc., provides comprehensive training solutions for people in positions where lives are on the line. AIS manufactures PRISim® training simulators for lethal and less-lethal weapons handling and judgment skills. AIS offers Modular Live Fire Training Ranges including Live Fire Simulation Systems. The AIS Ltd. group designs and builds anti-terrorist and other special application training facilities, with installations in more than 60 countries. The Reality Response Division manufactures interactive simulation systems and synthetic environments that provide reality-based training for CBNRE (Chemical, biological, nuclear, radiological, explosive) hazard response tasks. Headquartered in Seattle, AIS is a privately owned company with offices in Monterey, California; Orlando, Florida; Abu Dhabi, UAE; Singapore, Malaysia; and Farnham, England.

Gulfstream Aerospace, a General Dynamics subsidiary, is the largest maker of private jets in the world, ahead of Bombardier. The company's smallest plane, the G150, seats up to eight and has a range of 2,950 nautical miles (nm); its largest, the G550, seats up to 19, cruises at Mach 0.885, and has a range of up to 6,750nm. To help market its new aircraft, the company's Gulfstream Financial Services unit helps arrange financing. Gulfstream also provides aftermarket maintenance services and sells used Gulfstream aircraft.

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.

Mandarin Airlines serves about 15 domestic and international short-haul destinations, offering passengers scheduled and chartered flights. The airline also provides cargo services and integrates flight, boat and ground transfers for passengers traveling to and from Kinmen and Amoy in mainland China. Founded in 1991, the company merged with Formosa Airlines in 1999; it is a subsidiary of China Airlines. The golden eagle Hai Tung Ching, which according to an old Chinese legend has a small but agile body, is the company's logo.

Minnesota weather can be gloomy, so MN Airlines aims to be a ray of sunshine. The carrier, which does business as Sun Country Airlines, provides flights to about 30 popular tourist destinations in North America and the Caribbean from its hub in Minneapolis/St. Paul. US cities served by the carrier include Las Vegas; Los Angeles; New York; Orlando, Florida; Phoenix and San Francisco. Sun Country also offers flights to selected destinations in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. The carrier operates a fleet of about a dozen Boeing 737-800s. Diversified consumer products company Petters Group Worldwide owns Sun Country, which is operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Piper Aircraft manufactures a range of planes popular with new and seasoned pilots. The company offers small, reliable trainers (Seminole, Arrow, and Warrior III) and aircraft designed for personal use and high-end business applications (Meridian, Mirage, Matrix, and Seneca V). In development, the PiperJet delivers piloting performance in a very light jet design. Aircraft is sold through a network of independently owned dealers. Piper Aircraft changed course in 2009 when its owner, American Capital, sold its stake in the company to investment firm Imprimis. The bright yellow Piper Cub, a WWII-era trainer, established Piper Aircraft's name in the history of personal flight.

For 20 years, Xtra Airways has established a reputation for outstanding customer service and support. Delivered by people with a passion for aviation, Xtra Airways continues to impress customers daily with personalized support and attention to detail. Whether large project or small, allow Xtra Airways to prove to you what so many past and present customers already know: Xtra Airways goes “beyond what is expected.” All Xtra Airways aircraft are cared for by highly qualified FAA certified technicians in accordance with an FAA Approved maintenance program which is as, or more, stringent than those maintenance programs in use by global airlines. In its 20 years of operation Xtra Airways has been accident free. A great flight is defined by the quality of its cabin service, and Xtra Airways is renowned for its friendly and professional flight attendants. Whether delivering standard, daily service or accommodating complex meal and catering requests, Xtra’s cabin staff is at the ready to make sure every trip is "beyond what is expected."

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