World Airways, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Aviation Holdings, Inc., is a U.S. certificated air carrier established in 1948. For 60 years, World Airways has been a global provider of long-range passenger and cargo air transportation services to the U.S. Air Force, major international airlines and freight forwarders, international leisure tour operators and cruise ship companies.The company operates wide-body, long-range aircraft (MD-11s, DC-10s and Boeing 747s) under two types of fixed-rate contracts - ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) and Full Service. Under both types of contracts, the customer bears the responsibility for filling the aircraft's passenger and cargo capacity. Many of World's airline customers have determined that outsourcing a portion of their wide-body passenger or cargo requirements can be cost-effective, offering significant operational and financial flexibility.

The Million Air chain of fixed-base operations stands as the nation's premier provider of upscale, private aviation services. Million Air currently delivers general aviation services through a chain of separate franchises strategically located across the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. Million Air Interlink, Inc. owns the Million Air name and franchising rights.A Fixed-Base Operation (FBO) is essentially a refueling facility for aircraft that offers a variety of aviation-related services. The past five years have seen the purchase of many of the nation's leading FBOs and FBO chains by larger companies seeking growth in the private aviation market. These companies recognize the opportunities created by a rapidly expanding private aviation fleet and the limited airport space available for FBOs.Today, a larger percentage of affluent individuals and companies are utilizing private aviation instead of facing the uncertainties, inconvenience and safety issues associated with commercial aviation. Scheduled new aircraft deliveries will further stretch the capacity of the nation's FBOs. These developments will dramatically enhance the value of the Million Air franchise and provide exciting growth opportunities for the Million Air chain.

Midwest Air Group aims to run a champagne airline in beer country. From hubs in Milwaukee and Kansas City, the company's Midwest Airlines serves major US business centers and leisure destinations. It operates a fleet of about 10 Boeing 717s and promotes such perks as wide leather seats and fresh-baked, chocolate chip cookies. With regional affiliate Midwest Connect, Midwest Airlines serves about 30 destinations, largely in the upper Midwest. Midwest also hauls cargo, offers charter flights, and provides ground-based airport services. Founded in 1984, Midwest was acquired by Republic Airways Holdings in July 2009.

Russian-born helicopter pioneer Igor Sikorsky is long dead, but helicopters bearing his name still fly the skies. A subsidiary of United Technologies, Sikorsky Aircraft makes such military helicopters as the Black Hawk (troop assault, combat support, special operations, and medevac operations) and the Seahawk (submarine hunting, missile targeting, anti-surface ship warfare, and search and rescue). Sikorsky is developing the next-generation CH-53K helicopter (to replace the CH-53E) for the US Marines. Civil products include the S-76 and S-92, which are used for rescue, offshore oil, medical, and corporate use. Sikorsky also offers fixed-wing aircraft, spare parts, and MRO services for helicopters.

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.

Capital Cargo International Airlines is an F.A.R. 121 Supplemental Air Carrier based in Orlando, Florida. We are an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider of airport-to-airport freight transportation services to domestic and international clients who utilize our services rather than expanding their own aircraft fleet, as well as other non asset based freight companies who utilize our services rather than entering the airline business.Capital Cargo's focus is to remain highly service oriented and capable of adapting quickly to the needs of its customers. This operational characteristic allows us to deploy our crews and aircraft within a few hours, enabling us to be highly responsive to schedule changes, changing freight load levels, and routing demands.

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation is a world-leading manufacturer of business, special-mission and trainer aircraft – designing, marketing and supporting aviation products and services for businesses, governments and individuals worldwide. The company’s headquarters and major facilities are located in Wichita, Kansas, with operations in Salina, Kansas; Little Rock, Arkansas; and Chester, England, U.K. The company leads the industry with a global network of more than 100 factory-owned and authorized service centers.

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), formerly Israel Aircraft Industries, is flying high as one of Israel's largest companies. IAI makes components, parts, and systems for military and commercial operations worldwide. The state-owned company consists of BEDEK Aviation Group (commercial and military aircraft support), ELTA Systems (defense electronics), Military Aircraft Group (maintenance and manufacture), Commercial Aircraft Group (executive jets, engineering and hydraulics), and Systems Missile and Space Group. Its defense-related products are sold to about 70 countries, while commercial sales include such diverse customers as British Airways, General Electric, Lockheed Martin, and United Parcel Service.

ELDEC is El Great for its parent Crane Aerospace & Electronics . The company makes electronic and electromechanical products for defense and aerospace applications. Its products are used in commercial and military aircraft's flight control, landing, power, and other systems. ELDEC's makes position indication and control systems, battery chargers, power supplies, battery charging systems, and fuel flow systems. It has production facilities in Seattle and in Daventry, England (as subsidiary ELDEC Electronics), and Bron, France. Founded in 1957, ELDEC is part of both the aerospace business segment and the electronics group of Crane Co.

If your destination is Disney World and you're flying into Orlando, you might very well use one of the airports overseen by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA). The agency operates Orlando International Airport, which is one of Florida's largest, and Orlando Executive Airport, a general aviation facility. (Orlando Sanford International Airport is overseen by the Sanford Airport Authority, a separate agency.) GOAA is governed by a seven-member board that includes the mayor of Orlando, the chairman of the Orange County board of commissioners, and five people appointed by the governor of Florida.

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