BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery, and support of advanced defense and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea, and in space. The Company designs, manufactures, and supports military aircraft, combat vehicles, surface ships, submarines, radar, avionics, communications, electronics, and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years and is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defense systems. BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The Company employs nearly 100,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately $25 billion through its wholly owned and joint-venture operations.

L-3 Avionics has been providing industry-leading, safety-enhancing avionics technologies to aviation markets for more than 45 years. Recently, the industry has been buzzing over our latest offering, the SmartDeck Integrated Flight Controls and Display System. One look and you'll see why. It's a next-generation avionics suite that is so easy to fly, it makes flying safer and more fun. Its highly intuitive user interface is unlike any other glass panel on the market. With SmartDeck, our company has transitioned from a supplier of leading avionics instruments, to a completely integrated avionics systems provider. In addition to customizing SmartDeck for the next generation of aircraft, L-3 Avionics continues to provide safety products that have been keeping pilots and their passengers safe for years, such as the GH-3000 electronic and J.E.T.® standby instruments, SkyWatch collision avoidance system and Stormscope lightning detection system, among others. Please explore our products section of the site for more information on our products.

Martinaire backs up the big boys. The feeder carrier contracts with express delivery companies to provide overnight air cargo services, primarily to small markets where airports might not be able to handle the big carriers' planes. Customers have included leading package-delivery companies such as UPS and DHL. Martinaire operates a fleet of more than 40 Cessna Caravan turboprop cargo aircraft. In addition to its scheduled routes to some 35 US cities, the company provides charter cargo services. Martinaire, not to be confused with Dutch carrier Martinair Holland, was founded in 1978.

Boeing, the world's largest aerospace company, is also the #2 defense contractor (behind Lockheed Martin) and the #2 maker of commercial aircraft (behind Airbus); it does business in the UK through subsidiaries such as Boeing United Kingdom Limited. Noteworthy Boeing businesses include commercial (747, 767, 777, and upcoming 787 Dreamliner) and military (F/A-15 Eagle, F-22 Raptor, and AH-64D Apache) aircraft, space and communications systems (GPS satellites, space launch services, Space Shuttle), and weapons systems (Harpoon missile, X-45 unmanned combat air vehicle).

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.

Barnes Aerospace provides superior manufacturing solutions and comprehensive component overhaul and repair services to the world's major turbine manufacturers, commercial airlines and the military. We set the industry standard, providing highly engineered machined and fabricated components and assemblies for aircraft engines and airframe manufacturers and land-based industrial gas turbines. Working to AS 9100 standards, we deliver the highest quality and most cost-effective solutions to our customers using high temperature titanium, inconel, hastelloy, stainless steel and nickel alloy materials.

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.

When US troops or US tour groups are sent overseas, Global Aviation Holdings (formerly Global Aero Logistics) helps them reach their destinations. The holding company, which operates through subsidiaries World Airways and North American Airlines, provides military and commercial charter passenger services. In addition, the carriers lease cargo aircraft under ACMI (an acronym for aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) contracts. Together, Global Aviation's carriers maintain a fleet of more than 30 jets. A third subsidiary, ATA Airlines, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2008 and ceased operations. Investment firm MatlinPatterson owns a controlling stake in Global Aviation Holdings.

Hawaii involves an airplane ride -- and so does getting around within Hawaii. Hawaii Island Air, which does business as Island Air, serves several destinations throughout the Hawaiian islands. The carrier's fleet of about half a dozen turboprop aircraft consists of 37-seat Dash 8s, made by Bombardier. Island Air maintains a code-sharing arrangement with Hawaiian Holdings' Hawaiian Airlines, as well as with mainland-based Continental and United. (Code-sharing enable airlines to sell tickets on one another's flights and thus extend their networks.) In addition to its scheduled passenger operations, Island Air provides charter services. Hawaii's Gavarnie family controls the company.

Bombardier Aerospace is getting more and more people into its airplanes. The Bombardier division makes small (Learjet), medium-large (Challenger), and super-large/long-range (Global) business jets; CRJ regional jets and Q Series Turboprops; and amphibious aircraft. It also plans the development of a C Series (C110, C130) of commercial aircraft that will seat 110-149 people. When not building aircraft, Bombardier Aerospace also offers military aviation training, pilot and maintenance training, fractional jet ownership (Flexjet), charter services (Skyjet), aircraft interior completion, and maintenance, technical support, and parts services.

Inviting Real Estate Agents, Job Placements Agents, Educational Institutes, Software Service Providers, Real Estate Builders, Marriage Bureaus, Travel Agents, Restaurant Owners, Health & Fitness Centers and other Local Businesses to Post a FREE Classified Advertisement on Cootera.com Classifieds Website.