Jet Aviation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), was founded in Switzerland in 1967 and is one of the leading business aviation services companies in the world. Close to 5,700 employees cater to client needs from over 25 airport facilities throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North and South America. The company provides maintenance, completions and refurbishment, engineering, fixed base operations, along with aircraft management, charter services, aircraft sales and personnel services. Jet Aviation's European and U.S. aircraft management and charter divisions jointly operate a fleet of more than 200 aircraft.

United Space Alliance (USA) is a space-race heavyweight (each of the Space Shuttles -- Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour -- weighs 173,000 pounds). A joint venture between Lockheed Martin and Boeing, USA was established in 1996 to consolidate NASA's various Space Shuttle contracts under a single entity. As prime contractor, the company is involved in mission operations, astronaut and flight controller training, flight software development, Shuttle payload integration, and vehicle processing, launch, and recovery operations. USA also provides training and operations planning for the International Space Station. Its main operations are at the Johnson Space Center (Texas) and Kennedy Space Center (Florida).

Ameriflight LLC is a certificated Air Carrier operating under Part 135 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. We serve major commercial banking consortia, independent financial institutions, priority freight forwarding companies, and other business customers. Ameriflight operates from major bases in Burbank, Billings, Cincinnati, Dallas, Oakland, Ontario, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, Seattle and San Juan with domiciles throughout the United States. Our fleet of 180-plus aircraft make more than 525 daily departures, flying approximately 115,000 hours per year to serve more than 250 communities throughout the United States, Canada,Mexico, the Caribbean and South America. At Ameriflight we have built our reputation and a satisfied customer base on an unwavering commitment to service. Our large fleet makes Ameriflight the largest cargo airline in the country operating under Part 135 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Our fleet of Learjet 35s, Embraer Brasilias, Fairchild Metro IIIs and Expediters, Beech 99s and 1900s, Piper and Chieftains/Navajos assures an unparalleled ability to respond to our customers' needs. Our leadership role extends beyond fleet size and area served; our goal is to set an FAR 135 air cargo benchmark for best service, reliability, and value for our customers while maintaining excellent employee working conditions, benefits, and safety.

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.

Filtration Development Company, which does business as FDC/aerofilter, can't do much about the kicking-up-dust part, but the company does make filters that keep helicopter turbine engines from getting clogged and damaged, thus lowering maintenance and repair costs and decreasing downtime. The company's systems are used on Bell, Eurocopter, and Sikorsky models.

Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HHIC) steers its course toward shipbuilding, but the seafaring giant has other ports of call as well. One of the world's leading shipbuilders, Hanjin produces cargo ships, passenger ships, war ships, special-purpose ships (such as ice-breakers, salvage vessels, and rescue boats), oil-drilling rigs, and other offshore structures. It also repairs ships. For landlubbers, the company is involved in the construction of commercial buildings, schools, airports, and sports facilities. It also builds industrial and sewage-treatment plants, as well as steel structures, such as suspension bridges.

General Dynamics is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. The company employs approximately 92,000 people worldwide.General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems is a global leader in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

Defense Industries International can help your odds of getting through the encounter unscathed. The company's primary projectile-proof products include body armor, bulletproof vests, and bomb disposal suits as well as ballistic helmets, wall covers, and one-way windows. Other offerings include harnesses, backpacks, battle pouches, tents, vehicle covers, winter suits, and sleeping bags. Customers include military (NATO, UN Peacekeeping Forces, Israeli Defense Forces), law enforcement, border patrol agencies, and corporations.

Park Air Systems is the Europe based global supplier of combined communication, navigation and surveillance systems to provide integrated Air Traffic Solutions for airspace management. Located in the UK, Peterborough and in Norway, in Oslo and Horten, Park Air Systems delivers a safety critical portfolio of equipments and integration for civil and military aviation customers. Each location hosts R & D production and systems engineering expertise. The UK is primarily focused on ground to air communications and associated integration activities and Norway hosts the design manufacture integration of Voice Communication Control Systems (VCCS), Navigation systems and Surveillance technologies.

MTU Aero Engines is Germany's leading engine manufacturer and an established global player in the industry. It engages in the development, manufacture, marketing and support of commercial and military aircraft engines in all thrust and power categories and industrial gas turbines. The German manufacturer employs approximately 7500 people overall and with its various affiliates has a presence in all significant regions and markets worldwide. In the years ahead, MTU will focus its resources on its core business, seek stakes in emerging engine programs and expand its service offerings.

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