The European Space Agency (ESA) manages Europe's journey into space. Its mission is to develop Europe's space capability by engaging in space research and developing satellite-based technologies and services that promote European industries. Although the agency maintains close ties with the EU, it is not directly affiliated with it. ESA has 17 member states--by coordinating the financial and intellectual resources of its member sates, it manages programs that extend beyond the capability of any single member country. ESA's 17 members include Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK.

Universal Avionics' products, used worldwide on helicopters, corporate turbine aircraft, and large commercial airliners, include cabin information and entertainment systems, cockpit instrument displays and voice recorders, radio control units, cockpit-to-ground communications data links, flight management systems, navigation position sensors, satellite communications, and terrain awareness and warning systems. The company also offers technical support, customer training, rental equipment, and repairs.

Alabama Aircraft Industries, Inc., an aerospace and defense company, primarily provides aircraft maintenance and modification services. The company offers these services as a prime contractor or as a sub-contractor to the armed forces and other agencies of the United States government and military, as well as foreign governments. It focuses on providing programmed depot maintenance (PDM) on large transport aircraft. The company’s services include airframe inspection, maintenance, repair, and custom airframe design and modification, as well as PDM aircraft modifications, aircraft stripping and painting, rewiring, parts fabrication, and engineering support services. The company also involves in the repair, maintenance, and modification of military transport, tanker, and patrol aircraft airframes. Its services under military contracts include systems integration of component upgrades and modification of fixed wing aircraft, airframe corrosion prevention and control, rewiring, and component overhauls, as well as structural, avionics, and other systems modification services. The company was formerly known as Pemco Aviation Group, Inc. and changed its name to Alabama Aircraft Industries, Inc. in September 2007 as a result of the sale of its subsidiary Pemco World Air Services, Inc., consisting of commercial services operations. The company was founded in 1983 and is based in Birmingham, Alabama.

Eclipse Aviation hoped to obscure the competition with its Eclipse 500 light jet. The company made a six-passenger plane powered by two Pratt & Whitney turbofan engines. Eclipse Aviation saw its economical jets as an integral part of a national air limousine service, offering private jet travel to passengers at fares that are competitive with conventional full-fare airline ticket prices. The company filed for Chapter 11 protection from creditors in late 2008. The company was purchased by Eclipse Aerospace and officially began its business a second time in September 2009; Eclipse Aviation will maintain its name.

BAE Systems takes care of business in North America for parent BAE SYSTEMS plc -- the largest foreign player in the US defense market. Operations include the design, manufacture, and maintenance of military aircraft, submarines, surface ships, avionics, radar, electronics, and weapons systems. BAE Systems also provides IT services. Taken alone, BAE Systems employs some 43,000 people in the US (with another 10,000 overseas), has operations in 38 states and five other countries, and is a top five supplier to the US Department of Defense (DoD). The company has a special security agreement with the Pentagon that ensures control of sensitive technology.

Lockheed Martin UK Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corporation [NYSE: LMT], has acquired HMT Vehicles Limited, a United Kingdom-based developer of designs for military vehicles. HMT Vehicles Limited (HMT) is a privately owned company that has funded the development for innovative designs that have been incorporated into light to medium high mobility wheeled military vehicles in the U.S. and U.K. HMT owns and licenses the intellectual property associated with these designs. Vehicles incorporating HMT’s designs are used as platforms for weapons programs such as the Lightweight Mobile Artillery Weapons System and the Soothsayer electronic warfare programs in the UK. Lockheed Martin plans on incorporating HMT’s designs into its vehicles for U.S. programs such as the Lightweight Prime Mover program and the U.S. Army’s Future Tactical Truck System (FTTS). Lockheed Martin UK Holdings Limited, located in London, will manage the HMT Vehicle business in coordination with Lockheed Martin Systems Integration, based in Owego, NY. “The HMT acquisition aligns with the Corporation’s cash deployment strategy of acquiring companies that enhance our core focus areas and position us for future growth,” said Bob Stevens, Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “HMT’s highly innovative vehicle designs will enhance the functionality of Lockheed Martin’s vehicle products, which will benefit our customers and the critical missions they support worldwide.”

For the right price, Ameristar Jet Charter will fly nearly anything nearly anywhere. The charter operator has a fleet of more than 30 aircraft -- mainly Learjet and Falcon models -- that it uses to transport both passengers and freight to destinations in North and South America. The carrier handles cargo of a wide variety of sizes and weights. Ameristar Jet Charter dispatches its fleet from the airport in Addison, Texas, north of Dallas.

Since establishing Israir in 1996, our goals have been focused on securing flight safety and creating a more enjoyable experience by returning a personal touch to air travel. Israir continues to place customer relations at the center of its activities by incorporating the best resources in training for continued excellence. Israir Airlines company began with domestic flights to and from Eilat, Ben Gurion Airport, Dov Airfield, and Haifa. Israir Airlines flights have increased substantially by flying internationally to Europe and the U.S. Israir Airlines elite fleet of planes includes the Airbus 320, 767-300ER, and ATRs and serves as our countryÒ³ second largest carrier. Israir continues to offer the highest possible level of quality in the newest planes. For your convenience, Israir Airlines staff of 350 employees is multilingual, and Israir Airlines have exceptional working relations with various hotels, car rental companies, and tourism sites for the express reason of providing you with all the amenities you need to enjoy a safe and fun-filled vacation.

Welcome to Kenmore Air! Since 1946, Seattle-based Kenmore Air has provided safe, reliable, convenient air transportation to exciting destinations throughout Western Washington and British Columbia. Operating on both a scheduled and a charter basis, Kenmore Air is the largest seaplane operator in the United States, building on a legacy of more than 60 year's experience flying off the waters of the Pacific Northwest. More recently, the airline started flying land-based aircraft as well, offering all-weather, day-and-night commuter service between Seattle and several destinations in Washington State.Kenmore Air's fleet consists of more than 20 seaplanes and half a dozen wheeled planes, which together fly more than 125,000 passengers annually. In addition to performing maintenance on all these aircraft, Kenmore Air has established a worldwide reputation for excellence in maintaining, modifying and rebuilding seaplanes — especially the venerable de Havilland Beaver and Otter bushplanes. Kenmore Air also owns and operates EDO — the world's oldest manufacturer of aircraft floats — offers seaplane flight instruction, and provides aircraft management services to private owners.

L-3 Integrated Systems Group (L-3 IS) is recognized internationally as a systems integration organization specializing in the modernization and maintenance of aircraft of all sizes, and the study, design, development, and integration of special-mission systems for military and commercial applications.Headquartered in Rockwall, Texas, L-3 IS has operations throughout the world.The L-3 IS business operation's expertise spans the design, development, and integration of advanced avionics, special purpose airborne systems and aircraft modernization for government and commercial customers worldwide.L-3 IS has more than 23,000 employees worldwide. Its facilities hold world-class designations, including Software Engineering Institute Capability Maturity Model-Integrated (CMMI) Level 3, CMM Level 5, ISO 9001 and the aerospace AS:9100 certifications. It holds Federal Aviation Administration Class 4 Unlimited Repair Station and Designated Alteration Station status at multiple facilities, as well as Part 135 Air Carrier license.

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