Rather than soaring through the skies, Aircraft Service International Group (ASIG) takes care of planes when they're on the ground. The company provides fueling, ground handling, cargo handling, and related services to the commercial aviation industry. (Ground handling includes services such as baggage loading and unloading, cabin cleaning, and passenger check-in.) ASIG operates at more than 65 airports worldwide, primarily in the US and the UK but also elsewhere in Europe and in the Asia/Pacific region. Sister company Signature Flight Support serves the general aviation community as a leading fixed-base operator (FBO). ASIG was founded in 1947 and acquired by BBA Aviation in 2001.

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.

Emivest Aerospace Corporation is a US-based aircraft manufacturing company and a subsidiary of Emirates Investment & Development PSC (Emivest). Emivest Aerospace Corporation produces the SJ30, the world’s fastest, longest range and highest flying light jet. The SJ30 is the first aircraft of its kind in the business jet segment to retain sea level cabin pressure at 41,000ft and reach a top flying height of 49,000ft. Edward J. Swearingen was instrumental in creating a unique position fo rSJ30 in the global aviation market. Emivest Aerospace Corporation will become the first company in the United States to design and develop, build, certify and deliver to the market a totally new concept business jet in the form of the SJ30. Headquartered at the San Antonio International Airport (KSAT), with over 300 staff employed at facilities in San Antonio, and Martinsburg, West Virginia where the SJ30 is built.

Thankfully S7 Airlines (formerly Sibir Airlines) flies to other destinations besides Siberia. The company provides passenger and cargo transportation services to some 75 destinations across Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States, Europe, and countries in the Asia-Pacific region. S7 Airlines operates a fleet of 60 Airbus and Boeing aircraft from its main hub at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport. It also has a charter airline subsidiary, Globus, that flies to 20 international countries. S7 Airlines is a joint stock company: Chairwoman Natalia Fileva, wife of CEO Vladimir Filev, controls 64% of the company's stock; the Russian government has 25%; and private investors account for the remaining 11%.

Situated on approximately 2000 acres, Orlando Sanford International Airport boasts the finest leisure passenger facilities in the United States. The airport is conveniently located within the boundaries of the City of Sanford, in the northwestern section of beautiful Seminole County, Florida, 18 miles northeast of Orlando, Florida. SFB provides its customers with convenient, state-of-the-art facilities and excellent highway access to Florida's renowned beaches and all Orlando area attractions. The Sanford Airport Authority is responsible for the operation, maintenance and development of the Orlando Sanford International Airport and the airport's facilities.Orlando Sanford International Airport benefits from a unique blend of local government and private investing resulting in a very customer focused airport. SFB is operated through a public/private partnership between the Sanford Airport Authority and TBI Airport Management, Inc. TBI Airport Management, Inc. has been contracted by the Sanford Airport Authority to manage both the international and domestic terminals, develop additional air service, and provide ground handling and cargo services. This public/private partnership has created an environment with valuable service benefits for SFB customers and passengers.

Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC), formerly SPACEHAB, Inc., has led the commercial space industry for 25 years, preparing and sending satellites, cargo and science into space. With the goal of facilitating the most demanding of projects, we offer the following unique capabilities 1) Satellite and spacecraft pre-launch processing, 2)Payload processing and integration. 3) Space hardware design and manufacturing.4) Third party space access acquisition and integration. 5)Microgravity commercial drug development.6) Space technology product commercialization for Earth applications, Government Services Our new initiative, End-to-End Mission Assurance, enables Astrotech to support our satellite customers from conceptual design through orbital insertion and command and control. And through other business initiatives such as Astrogenetix, 1st Detect and AirWard, the Astrotech Corporation continues to pave the way in the commercialization of space by translating space-based technology into terrestrial applications.

Republic Airways strives to be the premier solutions provider of regional jet capacity to a diverse group of network airlines. We work closely with our partners to provide low cost high quality regional jet capacity. Republic Airways aircraft are deployed under our network partners brand to provide service to existing markets, open new markets and schedule convenient and frequent flights for our major airline partners.Republic Airways will continue to build customer loyalty and brand preference for our major airline partners through consistent, seamless customer service. For our employees, beyond offering competitive compensation and benefits, we strive to make our company a rewarding place to work. We insist the flying public be the ultimate beneficiary of this effort.

Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte helps pave the way to a tropical Mexican vacation. The company, which does business as OMA, operates more than a dozen airports in central and northern Mexico, including facilities in Acapulco, Mazatlᮬ and Zihuatanejo, as well as the city of Monterrey. Most of the company's revenue comes from aeronautical services -- handling of aircraft and passengers -- for which airlines are charged traffic-based fees. In addition, OMA manages parking facilities and leases commercial space at its airports. Mexican construction company Empresas ICA owns a controlling stake in OMA.

Avionic Services International Limited has taken off from Avionic Services, a behind-the-scenes player in air transportation at small and medium-sized airports that was placed in administration in the summer of 2005. Under a management buyout, the business and assets of the company operating as Avionic Services were sold to Avionic Services International Limited for ?100,000 (more than $170,000) in October 2005. The company is now helmed by sales and marketing director David Bartlett and COO Gareth Rowe. The former Avionic Services built and refurbished air traffic control towers, designed and built runways, and provided flight inspections.

Australian Air Express is one of the leading cargo carriers for Australia. It offers scheduled and charter cargo services, including next flight, overnight, economy, and off peak, for domestic deliveries. It also offers cargo handling, customs clearance, express delivery, and warehousing as part of its international services, which operate in more than 200 countries. It operates offices and agencies in more than 20 locations in Australia and has a presence in about 50 other countries. Founded in 1992, the company is a joint venture between Qantas and Australia Post, which allows Australian Air Express to use its delivery network.

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