In July 1997 Corporate Wings began development of the industry’s first nationwide previously owned aircraft fractional ownership program under the name Flight Options, Inc. In October 1998, Flight Options was formally launched at the 51st Annual NBAA Convention in Las Vegas, NV. While fractional ownership of aircraft was a proven concept with new aircraft, primarily supported by the aircraft manufacturers, Flight Options became the first company to offer a complete line of jets at a 35% savings over comparable aircraft offered new by other programs. Flight Options quickly became the fastest growing fractional program in June 1999 by adding 100 customers in just nine months. In December 2001, Flight Options combined operations with Raytheon Travel Air, effectively doubling the size of the company and moving the company into the sale of both new and pre-owned aircraft.In December 2005, Flight Options became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon and introduced the Go-Forward Business Plan that rationalized the fleet, which is now one of the youngest fleets, as well as the most effective and efficient fleet in North America. Flight Options was acquired in November 2007 by H.I.G. Capital, LLC, a leading global private equity firm with more than $4 billion of equity capital under management. In March 2009 Directional Capital -- an investment firm led by Flight Options Chairman Kenn Ricci, and Resilience Capital Partners -- a leading private equity firm, and key members of the Flight Options management team made an additional investment in Flight Options. H.I.G. Capital also remains an investor.

Airlines hire Air Serv to provide the ground-based services that help passengers and cargo take to the skies. The company's offerings include cargo handling, ground transportation, passenger services (such as baggage handling and ticket verification), and ramp services. Air Serv operates at about 20 airports throughout the US; the company also does business in the UK. Customers have included Delta Air Lines, FedEx, and UAL's United Airlines. Air Serv was established in 2002 by chairman Frank Argenbright, who previously had founded Argenbright Security.

Aviall is a leading solutions provider of aftermarket supply-chain management services for the aerospace, defense and marine industries. Aviall, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, and is comprised of two operating units, Aviall Services ("Aviall") and Inventory Locator Service ("ILS"). Aviall is headquarted in Dallas, Texas. As one of the world's largest providers of new aviation parts and related aftermarket operations, Aviall markets and distributes products for more than 225 manufacturers and offers approximately 1,000,000 catalog items from 39 customer service centers located in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Aviall provides maintenance for aviation batteries and wheels and brakes, as well as hose assembly, kitting and paint-mixing services. The company also offers a complete set of supply chain and logistics services, including order processing, stocking and fulfillment, automated inventory management and reverse logistics to OEMs and customers. ILS, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, provides information and facilitates global eCommerce via its electronic marketplace that enables subscribers to buy and sell commercial parts, equipment and services, as well as providing eBusiness Services to the aviation, marine and defense industries.

Mandarin Airlines serves about 15 domestic and international short-haul destinations, offering passengers scheduled and chartered flights. The airline also provides cargo services and integrates flight, boat and ground transfers for passengers traveling to and from Kinmen and Amoy in mainland China. Founded in 1991, the company merged with Formosa Airlines in 1999; it is a subsidiary of China Airlines. The golden eagle Hai Tung Ching, which according to an old Chinese legend has a small but agile body, is the company's logo.

EADS Test & Services (T&S) is part of the EADS Defence & Security Group and leads the world in civil and military avionics test systems. EADS T&S have a major international presence with locations in France, Germany, Spain, UK, United States, Middle East and India as well as a global distribution network. EADS Test & Services (UK) Limited is located near the south coast at Ferndown in Dorset and was formed following the acquisition of the Racal Instruments Group of companies; a long established supplier of professional test solutions to the Defence and Aerospace sectors. Products range from Commercial Off The Shelf test and measurement instrumentation through man-portable, in-field/depot test systems to customer special, bespoke, turn-key and integrated deployed support solutions.

Mesa Air Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides scheduled passenger and airfreight services. The company carries passengers, as well as freight and express packages on its passenger flights. It also has interlined small cargo freight agreements with various other carriers. In addition, the company contracts with the U.S. Postal Service for carriage of mail to the cities it serves. Further, it occasionally operates charter flights. As of September 30, 2008, the company operated a fleet of 159 aircraft with approximately 800 daily departures to 124 cities in the United states, the District of Columbia, Canada, and Mexico. Mesa Air Group was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc. company operates mainly through subsidiary Global Strategies Group (North America). It provides software, system engineering, and technology development to help the Department of Defense, the CIA, Homeland Security, and other government agencies fight terrorism. Global Defense Technology's Technology and Intelligence Services (TIS) focuses on counter-terrorism and communications systems, while its Force Mobility and Modernization Systems (FMMS) designs highly mobile computer systems to support military missions. The company, which filed its IPO in 2009, is part of British firm Global Strategies Group.

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures firearms. It offers pistols, revolvers, tactical rifles, hunting rifles, black powder firearms, handcuffs, and firearm-related products and accessories. It also provides forging, heat treating, finishing, plating, and castings services. In addition, the company operates a private law enforcement training facility, as well as retail stores that offer firearms, hunting, shooting, camping, fishing, and sporting gear and accessories in Springfield, Massachusetts and Rochester, New Hampshire.Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation serves gun enthusiasts, collectors, hunters, sportsmen, competitive shooters, protection focused individuals, law enforcement agencies and officers, and military agencies in the United States and internationally. It markets its products through distributors, dealers, and consumer promotions, as well as specialized retail merchandising. Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation was founded in 1852 and is based in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Taiwan's EVA Airways flies passengers and cargo to some 45 cities around the globe. The carrier operates a mixed fleet of about 52 jets (including the recent addition of 15 Boeing 777s). It contracted with cargo carrier World Airways in 2004 to fly some of EVA's routes. In December 2005 the airline announced it was forming a cargo joint venture (through subsidiaries Sinoprime and Juniper Estate) with Shanghai Airlines dubbed Shanghai International Freight Airlines. EVA keeps its passengers in touch with email technology courtesy of OnAir, a joint venture between Airbus and SITA INC. EVA is an affiliate of Evergreen Marine.

Magellan Aerospace Corporation is a leading global supplier of technologically advanced aerospace systems and components. As one of the most integrated and comprehensive aerospace industry suppliers in the world, Magellan designs, engineers and manufactures a wide range of aeroengine and aerostructure components for aerospace markets, advanced products for military and space markets, and complementary proprietary products for the power/oil/gas markets. Magellan produces repair and overhaul (R&O), test, and aftermarket support services for a variety of engines, and engine structural components.Magellan enjoys strong supplier relationships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), space, civil, and defence organizations and sells to the global aerospace markets. Magellan is recognized by its customers for its innovative technology, original concept design, quality manufacturing, and total program solutions.

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