For people in Singapore, traveling very far means traveling by air, and that means Singapore Airlines (SIA). The carrier flies to about 65 cities in about 35 countries, primarily in the Asia/Pacific region but also in Europe and North America. It boasts a fleet of about 100 aircraft. SIA extends its network via code-sharing with fellow members of the Star Alliance marketing partnership, such as Lufthansa. (Code-sharing allows airlines to sell tickets on one another's flights and thus offer service to additional destinations.) The government of Singapore, through Temasek Holdings, owns 55% of SIA.

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.

Meggitt Defense Systems designs and manufactures aerial towed vehicle systems, threat detection and assessment systems, decoy deployment systems, live-fire training systems, special purpose aircraft pods, and reeling machines. Towed vehicle systems and reeling machines are used to provide targets for air-to-air and surface-to-air combat simulation. The company sells to armed forces and law enforcement agencies worldwide. Meggitt Defense Systems is a business unit of Meggitt PLC.

The #2 airline in Korea, behind Korean Air Lines, Asiana Airlines transports passengers and cargo to about a dozen destinations in its home country and more than 60 markets around the world. It operates a fleet of about 65 jets, including about 10 freighters. Asiana Airlines extends its network as a member of the Star Alliance, a global marketing and code-sharing group that includes carriers such as ANA, Lufthansa, and United . (Code-sharing enables airlines to sell tickets on one another's flights and thus offer potential passenger service to more places.) The company is part of the Kumho Asiana Group, which also includes businesses engaged in tire and chemical manufacturing, construction, and insurance.

Kaiser isn't based in Germany, but flying on one of its private jets will make you feel like a king. From its hubs in Oakland and Santa Rosa, California, KaiserAir provides a variety of services to the general aviation community in the Bay Area. The company offers FBO (fixed-base operations) services such as fueling, line service (cleaning and catering, maintenance and repair, and ground transportation. KaiserAir also has a fleet of seven Cessna and Gulfstream business jets available for charter. Founded in 1946, the company was originally part of a stable of businesses controlled by pioneering industrialist Henry Kaiser.

General Dynamics Land Systems was formed in 1982 when General Dynamics acquired Chrysler Corporation's defense operations. In March 2003, the assets of GM Defense were purchased by General Dynamics Corporation and combined with Land Systems. Since World War II, Land Systems and its predecessor companies Chrysler Defense and GM Defense have produced more than 63,000 tanks and combat vehicles. Today, Land Systems has approximately 7,500 employees worldwide in Australia, Canada, Egypt, Kuwait, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and the United States. Engineering, research, and technological innovation continue to position Land Systems as a leader in the force modernization programs of the U.S.A. and international customers.

CAE is a world leader in providing simulation and modelling technologies and integrated training solutions for the civil aviation industry and defence forces around the globe. With annual revenues exceeding C$1.6 billion, CAE employs more than 6,500 people at more than 75 sites and training locations in 20 countries. We have the largest installed base of civil and military full-flight simulators and training devices. Through our global network of 29 civil aviation and military training centres, we train more than 75,000 crewmembers yearly. We also offer modelling and simulation software to various market segments and, through CAE's professional services division, we assist customers with a wide range of simulation-based needs. CAE was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Canada. With clients in more than 100 countries, CAE has the broadest global reach of any simulation and training equipment and services company on the market. Ninety per cent of CAE's annual revenues are derived from worldwide exports. CAE's shares are traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges (TSX: CAE; NYSE: CAE). Dedicated to innovation, we devote close to 10 per cent of our revenues annually to research and development.

NATS provides air traffic control services at 15 of the UK's biggest airports, and "en-route" air traffic services for aircraft flying through UK airspace. This year NATS will handle more than two million flights carrying over 220 million passengers. NATS compete for our business at the airports and have won all 15 of our contracts by being extremely good at what NATS do and the service NATS can offer. In 2005 NATS won first overseas contract, for RAF Gibraltar.NATS "en route" business is regulated, and NATS operate under licence from the Civil Aviation Authority. The terms of NATS licence, available in full on the CAA website, require NATS to be capable of meeting on a continuous basis any reasonable level of overall demand. NATS are charged with permitting access to airspace on the part of all users, whilst making the most efficient overall use of airspace. NATS is leading the industry in terms of technological and business development and sells a range of product and consultancy services.

Raytheon Systems Limited Company Profile Raytheon Systems Limited (RSL), the main UK subsidiary of electronics and weapons specialist Raytheon Company, can help fix and guide planes ... or shoot them down. The company's aerospace electronics offerings include air traffic control systems, command and control systems, navigation systems, and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems. RSL also makes power and control products such as motor drives, power supplies, circuit boards, and semiconductors. Being Raytheon, they are known for air-launched, ship-launched, and ground-launched missiles such as the Patriot, Sidewinder, and Tomahawk. RSL provides aircraft repair, maintenance, and modification, logistics support, and project management services, too.

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V. engages in the development, operation, and maintenance of airports in the Pacific and central regions of Mexico. It operates 12 airport facilities in Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Tijuana, Los Cabos, Silao, Hermosillo, Mexicali, Los Mochis, La Paz, Manzanillo, Morelia, and Aguascalientes. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Guadalajara, Mexico.

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