The company competes for the top global spot in distributing commercial and aftermarket aviation parts, and supply operations. Its Aviall Services unit distributes new aviation parts, components, and supplies from a roster of 225 OEMs, catering to commercial airlines, military and government aircraft operators, and general aviation markets. Aviall Services also offers upkeep and repair for batteries to brakes, assembly for hoses, and paint-mixing. Aviall's Inventory Locator Service drives online inventory, and information and logistics services for aerospace, marine, and defense markets. Major customers include Rolls-Royce, GE, Flight Options, and Pratt & Whitney.

If you're flying into northern Alabama, you might very well be landing at a facility operated by the Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority. The agency operates the Huntsville International Airport, which handles about 100 flights daily. In addition, the Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority oversees the International Intermodal Center, a US Customs Port of Entry which is equipped to handle cargo arriving by airplane, train, or truck. The agency also maintains the 4,000-acre Jetplex Industrial Park, which offers air, rail, and truck transportation.

Thai Airways International ties Thailand to the rest of the world. The carrier transports passengers and freight to about 75 destinations, including about a dozen domestic markets and more than 60 in other countries, mainly in the Asia/Pacific region, but also in Europe, the Middle East and North America. It extends its network as a member of the Star Alliance marketing and code-sharing group, which is led by UAL and Lufthansa. (Code-sharing enables airlines to sell tickets on one another's flights and thus offer potential passengers more options.) Thai Airways operates a fleet of about 90 aircraft, nearly all of which are Boeing or Airbus jets. The government of Thailand holds a majority stake in the carrier.

Lockheed Martin UK Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corporation [NYSE: LMT], has acquired HMT Vehicles Limited, a United Kingdom-based developer of designs for military vehicles. HMT Vehicles Limited (HMT) is a privately owned company that has funded the development for innovative designs that have been incorporated into light to medium high mobility wheeled military vehicles in the U.S. and U.K. HMT owns and licenses the intellectual property associated with these designs. Vehicles incorporating HMT’s designs are used as platforms for weapons programs such as the Lightweight Mobile Artillery Weapons System and the Soothsayer electronic warfare programs in the UK. Lockheed Martin plans on incorporating HMT’s designs into its vehicles for U.S. programs such as the Lightweight Prime Mover program and the U.S. Army’s Future Tactical Truck System (FTTS). Lockheed Martin UK Holdings Limited, located in London, will manage the HMT Vehicle business in coordination with Lockheed Martin Systems Integration, based in Owego, NY. “The HMT acquisition aligns with the Corporation’s cash deployment strategy of acquiring companies that enhance our core focus areas and position us for future growth,” said Bob Stevens, Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “HMT’s highly innovative vehicle designs will enhance the functionality of Lockheed Martin’s vehicle products, which will benefit our customers and the critical missions they support worldwide.”

Diehl Stiftung & Co., a diverse industrial company that makes everything from missiles to washing machine controls, prefers the former. The company's four corporate divisions include Defense (ammunition, missiles, surveillance systems); Aerospace (vehicle and display systems, avionics, flight and engine controls, cabin and utility systems); Metall (metal rods, tubes, strips, wire, key blanks, cable, and forged parts); and Controls (industrial and appliance controls, timers, sensors, regulators, and electronic control systems). Its affiliate companies make electronic components and assemblies for Diehl Metering (flow meters). Diehl Stiftung has been family-owned since it was founded in 1902.

EADS North America (EADS), a subsidiary of Netherlands-based European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS N.V.), is the holding company for the North American activities of its parent. Business concerns include fixed-wing and rotorcraft, defense systems, security and public safety, avionics and controls, test equipment and services, space, and communications. EADS North America serves the US military, the Border Patrol, the FBI, and local law enforcement agencies. EADS North America business operations include Airbus, American Eurocopter Corporation, EADS CASA, Defense Test and Services, Solutions Supply & Services, Fairchild Controls Corporation, PlantCML, and TYX.

Since 1959, Universal® has seen clients face incredible challenges, and delivered the solutions they need to prevail. To do this, universal leverage what makes us unique: providing the complete global resources you need, all coordinated and executed by Universal team members around the world. With a broad array of services and capabilities, Universal can help you overcome the unexpected – and the everyday challenges you face. Knowledge, experience, and resources that come from more than 50 years in business, in which we've facilitated more than two million global trip legs. Voted #1 in the Professional Pilot PRASE survey 17 times, including #1 in International Trip Planning from 2003-2009. Universal Aviation ground support at 37 locations in over 20 countries – voted Best Handling Service two years in a row in the Professional Pilot PRASE survey. Universal Aviation – first ground handler to complete the NATA Safety 1st® Certified Professional Line Service Training in Asia, Latin America, and Europe. Operators of a business aircraft and flight department, giving us an owner's perspective, as well as an opportunity to test product and service enhancements.

Kellstrom Aerospace LLC which does business as Kellstrom Industries, buys, refurbishes (through third parties), and resells or leases jet engines and jet engine parts. It specializes in engines made by CFM International, General Electric, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce. Kellstrom Industries also distributes aircraft components such as flight recorders, radar and navigation equipment, and other electrical and mechanical parts. Customers include commercial airlines, US and foreign military forces and defense agencies, manufacturers, and overhaul facilities. Investment firm Inverness Management owns a controlling stake in Kellstrom.

Avantair, Inc. engages in the sale and management of fractional ownership interests and charter card usage of professionally piloted aircraft for personal and business use in North America. It sells fractional ownership shares of aircraft and charter cards. The company, through fixed flight based operations, provides aircraft maintenance, concierge, and other services to its customers in Clearwater, Florida; Camarillo, California; and Caldwell, New Jersey. It also offers pilot, maintenance, fuel, and hangar space for the aircraft. In addition, the company operates demonstration flights. Avantair, Inc. markets its fractional ownership interests to individuals and businesses. As of June 30, 2009, it operated 52 aircraft, including 46 aircraft for fractional ownership, 5 company owned aircraft, and 1 leased and company managed aircraft. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida.

TAT Group company through two of its divisions, offers aviation leasing and maintenance services, primarily to the European commercial airline industry. Subsidiary TAT LEASING specializes in leasing regional aircraft to customers; its Magellan Air unit offers aircraft asset management services for companies and other aircraft owners. Through the company's maintenance division, TAT Group provides some 3,000 technicians, who provide services for both regional and major airlines in the US, Europe, and Asia. TAT Group also invests in European office real estate projects through its TAT immobilier subsidiary.

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