HITCO Carbon Composites, Inc. is a major supplier of Composite Aerostructures Assemblies and High Temperature Materials to the Aerospace and Industrial Markets. Founded in 1922 by Harry I. Thompson, HITCO is the oldest, continuously operating composites provider in the United States. Located on 22 acres just 20 minutes away from Los Angeles International Airport, HITCO is ideally situated to serve both domestic and international Aerospace customers.HITCO is also certified to ISO 9001, D1-9000 Rev. A, and AS 9100 Rev. B. Also NADCAP approved to: AS7108/1, AS 7114/3, and AS 7118/3. The Company has a Quality Systems built to meet the most demanding Aerospace, Military and FAA standards for documentation and process controls. Further, HITCO has refined these systems to produce records and documentation at the lowest total cost. The net result is 100% traceability and process control.

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”.

Electronics, Intelligence & Support is a major defense electronics business, with 33,000 employees at more than 100 sites across the U.S., U.K. and Israel that swiftly seeks solutions and responds to requirements, ultimately capturing new opportunities. Established through the integration of the former Customer Solutions and Electronics & Integrated Solutions operating groups, EI&S allows BAE Systems to better respond to growing market demands for training, maintenance, and upgrade support of its products and services. Integrating, leveraging, and streamlining its organization and capabilities through EI&S allows BAE Systems to be more flexible, agile, and better able to innovate advanced solutions for BAE Systems customers in current markets, as well as new markets that include cyberspace and readiness and sustainment.

A member of the royal family of European airlines, British Airways (BA) serves about 150 destinations in some 75 countries from hubs at London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The carrier operates a fleet of more than 240 aircraft, consisting mainly of Airbus and Boeing jets. BA extends its network to more than 500 destinations via code-sharing relationships, chiefly with AMR's American Airlines and other members of the Oneworld global marketing alliance, such as Iberia and Qantas. Among Europe's flag carriers, BA is outranked only by the combined Air France-KLM and by Lufthansa. Since mid-2008, BA has been engaged in merger talks with Iberia, Spain's #1 airline.

PartsBase began operating as a division of Aviation Labs in Houston, Texas in 1996. The sole intent of the company at the time was to begin streamlining certain business processes for the aviation, aerospace, and defense industries via the use of technology and the Internet. In April of 1999 the division was spun off into its own entity, PartsBase, Inc.Over the years, PartsBase has grown into the industry leader in worldwide availability, best-of-breed technology, and critical mass of member aviation companies.PartsBase, Inc. is now headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. The company leases 6,500 square feet of office space, employs more than sixty, and has 20,000 end users representing more than 4,100+ client accounts worldwide.Our unwavering commitment to continued product development and customer care along with financial strength and experienced leadership makes PartsBase, Inc. a sure bet in the aviation, aerospace, and defense industries.

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.

South Korea's leading airline, Korean Air Lines flies to about 110 cities in more than 35 countries worldwide. The Asia/Pacific region and the US account for most of its traffic. The airline extends its network as part of the SkyTeam global marketing and code-sharing alliance, led by Delta Air Lines and Air France. (Code-sharing allows carriers to sell tickets on one another's flights.) In addition to its passenger business, Korean Air is a leading air cargo carrier. Its fleet of about 125 Airbus and Boeing jets includes more than 20 freighters. The carrier has interests in aerospace components, airline catering, and hotel and limousine businesses. Its subsidiary, Jin Air, started flights in Korea in mid-2008.

Airport Associates is the only independant ground handling service company, with headquarters at Keflavik Airport, Iceland. The company operates from its offices in the terminal building and the cargo terminal which is located next to the passenger terminal ramp. All handling services are provided on a 24 hour basis, including full aircraft handling and cargo warehouse operations.To us the key to success is a satisfied customer, receiving personal and customized service at a reasonable cost. Airport Associates list of customers include: British Airways, Cargolux, UPS, Air Berlin, German Wings, Astraeus, Iceland Express, Bluebird Cargo, Fly Niki, First Choise Airways, Primera Air, Baseops Europe, Avcon, Spanair, MNG Airlines, Volga Dnepr, Airbridge, ABX air and more.

Mettis Aerospace makes aerospace parts that other companies put in and on airplanes. Typical offerings include aerofoil products such as compressor vanes, stators, and rotors; ferrous and non-ferrous forged components; and complex machined components made of aluminum, titanium, and alloys. Applications include compressor discs, pinions and gears, seals, and engine casings; ribs, spars, struts, access panels, window frames, and ailerons; manifolds, pistons, and cylinders; helicopter rotor hubs and propellers; and landing gear components. Mettis Aerospace also offers kitting and logistics services. Customers include Airbus, Boeing, and Rolls-Royce. In 2006 it was acquired from 3i Group by Saints Capital.

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.

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