Russian-born helicopter pioneer Igor Sikorsky is long dead, but helicopters bearing his name still fly the skies. A subsidiary of United Technologies, Sikorsky Aircraft makes such military helicopters as the Black Hawk (troop assault, combat support, special operations, and medevac operations) and the Seahawk (submarine hunting, missile targeting, anti-surface ship warfare, and search and rescue). Sikorsky is developing the next-generation CH-53K helicopter (to replace the CH-53E) for the US Marines. Civil products include the S-76 and S-92, which are used for rescue, offshore oil, medical, and corporate use. Sikorsky also offers fixed-wing aircraft, spare parts, and MRO services for helicopters.

TASER International, Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells electronic control devices for use in the law enforcement, military, corrections, private security, and personal defense markets in the United States and internationally. The company offers two product lines for law enforcement, military, corrections, and professional security market, which include TASER X26 product line consisting of TASER X26, various cartridges, a battery system, a digital power magazine, download software and equipment, extended warranties, and holstering options and accessories; and ADVANCED TASER M26 product line comprising the ADVANCED TASER M26, various cartridges, rechargeable batteries, a battery charging system, data download software and equipment, and various holstering options and accessories. It also manufactures TASER C2, ADVANCED TASER M18, ADVANCED TASER M18L, and TASER X26c devices for the consumer market. The company sells its products through its direct sales force, distribution partners, online store, and third party resellers. It also markets and distributes its products internationally through a network of distributors. The company was formerly known as TASER International, Incorporated and changed its name to TASER International, Inc. in January 2001. TASER International, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) flies the Philippine skies and beyond. First taking off in 1941, the carrier has grown into a fleet of about 40 aircraft (including five Boeing 747-400s) flying to more than 20 domestic points and about 30 foreign destinations. PAL owns 30 Airbus aircraft and four Bombardier airplanes. The airline has also reconfigured its in-flight service to include first, business, and economy classes. PAL additionally offers flights to India and China, both among the world's fastest-growing travel markets. The carrier offers almost 30 weekly flights to US destinations. In 2008 the company launched its low fare carrier unit, PAL Express, which serves mostly domestic island destinations.

Mas Air provides scheduled cargo services far and wide. Based in Mexico City, the carrier serves major destinations in Central, North, and South America. Its major US hubs are Los Angeles and Miami. It specializes in live animal cargo handling and logistics. Mas Air operates a fleet of Boeing 767 and DC10 cargo jets, which offer internal temperature variation for multiple types of cargo. The company also provides maintenance service for other carriers, acts as the general sales agent for Lan Chile (a Chilean airline), and as the general handling agent for British Airways.

L-3 Integrated Systems Group (L-3 IS) is recognized internationally as a systems integration organization specializing in the modernization and maintenance of aircraft of all sizes, and the study, design, development, and integration of special-mission systems for military and commercial applications.Headquartered in Rockwall, Texas, L-3 IS has operations throughout the world.The L-3 IS business operation's expertise spans the design, development, and integration of advanced avionics, special purpose airborne systems and aircraft modernization for government and commercial customers worldwide.L-3 IS has more than 23,000 employees worldwide. Its facilities hold world-class designations, including Software Engineering Institute Capability Maturity Model-Integrated (CMMI) Level 3, CMM Level 5, ISO 9001 and the aerospace AS:9100 certifications. It holds Federal Aviation Administration Class 4 Unlimited Repair Station and Designated Alteration Station status at multiple facilities, as well as Part 135 Air Carrier license.

Air New Zealand Limited makes most of its money by transporting passengers to destinations in the Asia/Pacific region, Europe, and North America; it also serves about two dozen cities in New Zealand. It operates a fleet of about 100 aircraft, including both jets and turbo-props. Air New Zealand extends its offerings by participating in the Star Alliance, a global marketing and code-sharing network that includes carriers such as Lufthansa and United Airlines. (Code-sharing allows airlines to sell tickets on one another's flights.) The New Zealand government owns 76% of Air New Zealand.

China Airlines got its start shuttling supplies to insurgents on the Thai-Burmese border, making parachute drops over Laos, and conducting spy flights over Vietnam. Now the company's fleet of more than 65 aircraft, which includes Boeing and Airbus jets, flies passengers and freight to about 65 cities in Asia, Europe, and North America from its hub in Taipei, Taiwan. Some destinations are served via code-sharing agreements with partners such as Delta Air Lines. (Code-sharing allows carriers to sell tickets on one another's flights and thus extend their networks.) China Airlines was founded by retired military pilots in 1959 with a fleet of two seaplanes.

TransDigm Group Incorporated engages in the design, production, and supply of engineered aircraft components for use on commercial and military aircraft worldwide. The company offers mechanical/electro-mechanical actuators and controls used in various actuation applications; ignition systems and components, such as igniters, exciters, and spark plugs used to start and spark turbine and reciprocating aircraft engines; gear pumps used primarily in lubrication and fuel applications; specialized valves and engineered connectors used in fuel, hydraulic, and pneumatic applications; power conditioning devices used to modify and control electrical power; specialized fluorescent lighting; specialized AC/DC electric motors and components used in various defense and commercial applications; and aircraft audio systems.It also provides engineered latching and locking devices used in various bin, security, and other applications; lavatory hardware and components; rods and locking devices used primarily to hold open cowlings to allow access to engines for maintenance; specialized cockpit displays; elastomers used in various clamping and heating applications; and NiCad batteries/chargers used to provide starting and back-up power. The company’s customers include distributors of aerospace components; commercial airlines; large commercial transport and regional and business aircraft original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); various armed forces; defense OEMs; system suppliers; and various other industrial customers. The company, formerly known as TD Holding Corporation, was founded in 1993 and is based in Cleveland, Ohio.

China Southern Airlines Company Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides air transportation services. It offers domestic and international passenger, cargo, and mail airline services. The company also provides freight and logistics services; air catering services; pilot training services; aircraft and engine repair and maintenance services; flight simulation services; and airport ground services, as well as sells duty free goods in the flight. In addition, it offers financial services, as well as property management services. As of December 31, 2008, China Southern Airlines operated a fleet of 348 aircrafts, consisting primarily of Boeing, Airbus, and McDonnell Douglas series; and had a network reaching 905 destinations connecting 169 countries and regions, and cities worldwide. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, the People’s Republic of China. China Southern Airlines Company Limited operates as a subsidiary of China Southern Air Holding Company.

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