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.

Air Canada is Canada’s largest full-service airline and the largest provider of scheduled passenger services in the Canadian market, the Canada-U.S. transborder market and in the international market to and from Canada. In 2008, Air Canada together with its regional partner Jazz carried approximately 33 million passengers, providing direct passenger service to more than 170 destinations on five continents. Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance™, providing the world's most comprehensive air transportation network.Air Canada's predecessor, Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA) inaugurated its first flight on September 1, 1937. The 50-minute flight aboard a Lockheed L-10A carried two passengers and mail between Vancouver and Seattle. By 1964, TCA had grown to become Canada's national airline; it changed its name to Air Canada. The airline became fully privatized in 1989. In 2000, Air Canada acquired Canadian Airlines International. Today, Air Canada is the 13th largest commercial airline in the world, with approximately 24,700 full-time equivalent employees. Air Canada actively supports charitable organizations through its Community Investments program, Kids' Horizons. (www.aircanada.com/kids) Air Canada shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol “AC-B.TO”.

Jet Source is Southern California's leading business aviation center and is chosen by San Diego's elite inbound and outbound air travelers for its high standards in service and safety as well as its commitment to their security and privacy.It is the only facility in Southern California with the internal capabilities to support all of the operational needs of corporate aircraft, at one location. Jet Source provides a spectrum of aviation services including a Fixed Based Operation (FBO), a FAA Diamond Award-winning Part 145 avionics repair station, a personalized aircraft management program, and a dedicated fuel station. In addition, with its 135 certificate enabling charter, Jet Source is able to offer its aircraft owners the option to charter and derive additional revenue from their aircraft investment.Jet Source is the only San Diego company to earn an ARG/US Platinum rating, the industry's highest standard of safety. Each Jet Source pilot undergoes yearly emergency drill training and all crew members are trained on a flight simulator and assigned to no more than two aircraft types. With a worldwide certification, Jet Source's pilots and crew can fly the company's fleet of charter aircraft to more than 5,000 airports throughout the United States as well as the rest of the world.

Air Pacific flies passengers and cargo from Fiji to nearly 20 cities and a dozen countries. The carrier operates a fleet of Boeing 737, 747, and 767 aircraft. The government of Fiji owns 51% of the airline. Australian airline Qantas Airways owns more than 46%. The remainder is owned by Air New Zealand and the governments of Kiribati, Tonga, Samoa, and Nauru. Air Pacific owns Fiji Airlines Limited (trading as Pacific Sun) and a portion of the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa.

Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited - better known as HAECO - has provided comprehensive aeronautical engineering and maintenance services to airlines and operators since 1950.When HAECO signed a 20-year Franchise Agreement with Hong Kong's Airport Authority, it was yet another milestone and became the only full service provider at the new Hong Kong International Airport at Chek Lap Kok offering comprehensive line to heavy maintenance packages including aircraft component overhaul support and AOG/aircraft recovery service.A quality-focused, customer-responsive approach is the cornerstone of HAECO's philosophy and its scale of operation complemented by highly trained, skilled staff allows it to offer tailor-made, value-for-money packages to its customers worldwide.HAECO has, over the years, expanded beyond the boundaries of Hong Kong SAR into other cities in China with Taikoo (Xiamen) Aircraft Engineering Co. Ltd. (TAECO) at Xiamen, Fujian, and Taikoo (Shandong) Aircraft Engineering Co. Ltd. (STAECO) at Jinan, Shandong. Recently, a joint venture "Taikoo SIchuan Aircraft Engineering Services Co. Ltd." has been formed in Sichuan. It also operates maintenance facilities in Singapore - Singapore (HAECO) Pte. Ltd. (SHAECO), and Bahrain. In addition, HAECO has established joint ventures with key major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in pursuit of providing “Total Care” services to its customers.Swire holds major interests in HAECO and provides management support.

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.

Epsilon Systems, a San Diego-based veteran-owned business, is a diversified professional and technical services company. Founded in 1998, Epsilon Systems has been providing high-quality products and services to customers since its inception. Epsilon Systems has an international presence supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of the Interior, and Department of Homeland Security. Epsilon Systems sustained growth in size, capability, and reputation is a testament to Epsilon Systems’ focus on customer success, the dedication and competence of its employees and the strength of Epsilon Systems management team.

With apologies to HAL 9000, R2D2, C3PO, and the friendly Terminators, if it's really dangerous or unpleasant work, make a robot do it. That would certainly be REMOTEC UK's advice, anyway. The company, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman, makes remote control vehicles used in hazardous military, law enforcement, nuclear facility, and chemical applications. Its Wheelbarrow models may be used to examine and dispose of explosives and other hazardous materials, investigate barricaded criminals or military positions, or inspect nuclear facilities.

L-3 Vertex provides aviation and aerospace technical services, primarily for U.S. Government customers. The company has more than 11,000 employees at 300 locations worldwide (36 states and 33 countries) supporting 3,500 military and government aircraft and systems (89 distinct aircraft types.)L-3 Vertex began as Beech Aerospace Services, Inc. (BASI) in 1977, with name changes to Raytheon Aerospace in 1995, Vertex Aerospace in 2001 and finally to L-3 Vertex Aerospace in December, 2003. The company is a subsidiary of L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) and is part of the L-3 Integrated Systems group.

Kenya Airways transports passengers and cargo to about 40 destinations -- primarily in Africa but also in Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia/Pacific region -- from its hub in Nairobi. Some markets are served under code-sharing agreements with partners such as Air France, KLM, and Korean Airlines. (Code-sharing enables airlines to sell tickets on one another's flights and thus extend their networks.) In addition, Kenya Airways is an associate member of the SkyTeam global airline marketing alliance. The carrier operates a fleet of about 25 aircraft, consisting mainly of Boeing models.

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