The companies of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems with subsidiaries in Germany and in foreign countries have a long shipbuilding tradition that in some cases reaches back for centuries. It has distinguished itself with its innovative developments and high technological standards., More than 8,000 employees of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems in Germany, Greece and Sweden as well as in the distribution subsidiaries in the whole world are facing the differing challenges with great commitment. They are all qualified for their respective tasks. This is ensured through various measures for schooling and continued advanced training. Because the clients of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems are entitled to ideal products and services - and "just in time" and "just in budget" at that. Which is why at ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems every project is processed with know-how, experience and full commitment until its successful completion to the satisfaction of the client. Striking a reasonable balance between economy and ecology is a challenge all industrial activities are facing today.

Sperry Marine can trace its roots back to the early 1800s, but the present company was actually formed when three marine brands -- Sperry Marine, Decca, and C. Plath -- were combined in 1997. A business unit of Northrop Grumman since 2001, Sperry Marine makes everything mariners -- ancient or otherwise -- need to navigate the seas. Its products include autopilots and steering controls, communications equipment, fish plotters, gyrocompasses, radars, navigation sensors and GPS systems, ship stabilizing systems, and voyage data recorders. Sperry Marine has engineering centers in New Malden, UK, and Hamburg, Germany; it also has more than 250 authorized service locations.

EL AL Israel Airlines, the nation's leading carrier, flies between its suburban Tel Aviv hub and more than 40 destinations in the Americas, Asia, Europe, and South Africa. (It serves some markets through code-sharing agreements, which allow carriers to sell tickets on one another's flights and thus extend their networks; code-sharing partners include American Airlines.) EL AL operates a fleet of about 35 Boeing aircraft, including four freighters. The company is known as a world leader in airline safety and security measures, such as antimissile systems on aircraft. Israel-based tour operator Knafaim Holdings owns a controlling stake in EL AL. The carrier, originally state-owned, began operations in 1948.

Air Mauritius is the official link between its home island off the east coast of Africa and the rest of the world. The national carrier flies passengers and cargo to about 30 destinations in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East, including some served by code-sharing partners including Air France. (Code-sharing enables airlines to sell tickets on one another's flights and thus expand their networks.) The Air Mauritius fleet of about a dozen aircraft is made up primarily of Airbus jets. Through an alliance with Air Madagascar, the company operates a cargo-distribution network in about 10 African countries. Air Mauritius was founded in 1967.

Stansted Airport sees about 23 million passengers pass through its gates and over its grounds, making it the third-busiest airport near London, behind Heathrow and Gatwick. Some 30 airlines, such as low-fare carriers Ryanair, easyJet, and Air Berlin, touch down on Stansted 's runway and take off for more than 160 destinations, including Dublin, Rome, and Frankfurt. Stansted plans to open a second runway and terminal by 2017. In 2009 the airport added AirAsia X to its stable of airlines, which non-stop flights from London to Kuala Lumpur. Stansted is owned by UK airport operator BAA, which also oversees Heathrow and Gatwick. Stansted opened for traffic in 1991.

Equip'Aero helps keep planes flying high and mighty over France and other destinations. The company is an original equipment manufacturer of aircraft components, such as valves and actuators, and also provides repair, maintenance, and overhaul services on pneumatic, hydraulic, and fuel parts. Equip'Aero's customers include commercial and commuter airlines, airframe and engine manufacturers, and aerospace/defense parts makers, including Goodrich, Honeywell, Meggitt, and Pratt & Whitney. Equip'Aero owns and operates three subsidiaries. It was founded in 1993 by president Jean-Pierre Thulliez.

Take the case of PSA Airlines, whose name links to its past, short-lived operations in the Pacific Southwest. The regional carrier, now a US Airways Group subsidiary and part of the US Airways Express network, serves about 65 eastern locations such as Charlotte, North Carolina; Dayton, Ohio; and Knoxville, Tennessee. It connects smaller markets with US Airways hubs like Charlotte and Philadelphia. PSA maintains a fleet of about 50 Canadair regional jets (CRGs) made by Bombardier. Overall, the US Airways Express carriers, including fellow subsidiary Piedmont Airlines and several independent lines, operate about 330 aircraft, comprising turboprops as well as CRGs.

Bombardier Skyjet, a division of Bombardier Aerospace, provides on-demand private jet charter and jet card programs for frequent travelers of the jet-set variety, particularly corporate executives. The company maintains a Web site for customers to book flights and access accounts. Established in 1997, Bombardier Skyjet serves more than 5,000 airports, primarily in the US and Europe. Customers can fly across more than 60 countries worldwide.

Operating near the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf coasts of the US, and at points in between, Atlantic Aviation FBO is a leading provider of fixed-base operations (FBO) services for the general aviation community. Its offerings include fueling and aircraft storage, as well as ground transportation, catering, and de-icing. Fuel sales and related services account for most of the company's revenue. Atlantic Aviation maintains a network of about 70 FBO facilities at more than 65 airports throughout the US, plus one heliport. The company is a subsidiary of Macquarie Infrastructure Company.

ASTAR Air Cargo was named on July 14, 2003 when a U.S. investor group led by ASTAR Air Cargo Chairman and CEO John Dasburg purchased all of the outstanding shares of DHL Airways, Inc. DHL Airways, Inc. was founded in 1972 and has a 30 year record of providing reliable air cargo services.Today ASTAR employs over 1,000 air freight professionals and provides air cargo charter services to 34 domestic and 9 international airports from ASTAR's hub in Cincinnati, OH. ASTAR's two largest customers are DHL Worldwide Express and the United States Air Force. ASTAR provides service for the Department of Defense currently to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and other military bases around the world. ASTAR also provided cargo airlift for the Department of Defense in support of the Iraqi conflict.

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