For now, you can still fly Northwest -- at least until the logos on the planes change to "Delta." Northwest Airlines, which was acquired by Delta Air Lines for $2.8 billion in late 2008, transports passengers and cargo to about 240 cities in North America, the Asia/Pacific region, and Europe. Its US network includes locations served by regional carriers flying as Northwest Airlink. Northwest's fleet includes about 320 jets; regional partners operate another 200 aircraft. The acquisition by Delta created the largest airline in the world by traffic. Once the integration of the two carriers is complete, Delta will operate a fleet of about 775 aircraft and serve more than 375 destinations worldwide.

CHC Helicopter hovers near the top of the helicopter heap. The company, which operates more than 150 helicopters in more than 30 countries worldwide, offers transportation services primarily for oil and gas exploration and production companies. CHC does much of its business in the North Sea; it also operates in several other major offshore oil production areas. In addition, the company provides helicopters for emergency medical services and offers helicopter maintenance services, through its Heli-One unit. An affiliate of investment firm First Reserve, which specializes in the energy industry, owns CHC.

bmi is the second largest airline at London Heathrow, one of the world's busiest and best-connected international airports. From our Heathrow hub we operate services in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa.bmi's global reach is further extended by being a member of Star Alliance, a grouping of 21 International airlines offering customers a worldwide network and a smooth integrated travel experience. Overall, Star Alliance offers more than 16,500 daily flights to 912 destinations in 159 countries.bmi is committed to using technology such as E-ticketing, Online Booking, Self Check-in at the airport and via the internet, helping to smooth and speed up the pre-flight experience. This, combined with streamlined behind-the-scenes processes and procedures, means the airline can boast one of the best punctuality records of any airline operating in the UK.

BMT Fluid Mechanics is internationally recognised as a leading independent specialist in the fields of wind engineering and computational modelling for the civil construction and oil & gas industries.The company uses its key skills in fluid dynamics, naval architecture, physical modelling and numerical modelling to help designers and operators optimise design, minimise commercial risk and maximise safety.

Volvo Aero Services' customers are aviation, not automotive, and they are extremely focused on safety. The company, a subsidiary of Volvo Aero Corporation (itself a subsidiary of Sweden's AB Volvo), provides aftermarket services for US aviation customers from locations in Seattle and Boca Raton, Florida. Services include the sale of engines, engine parts, airframe components, and gas turbine parts; the leasing and exchange of parts and engines; and inventory management programs. Volvo Aero Services is the exclusive distributor of surplus spare parts for Boeing.

Umeco plc is a leading international provider of supply chain services and advanced composite materials primarily to the aerospace & defence, automotive, motor sport and wind turbine industries.The majority of these products and services are supplied to major customers including Boeing, Airbus, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce plc, Parker Aerospace, Goodrich, ATK, Lockheed Martin and the US Department of Defence.The Group is managed through two divisions: Supply Chain and Composites and had revenue in the year to March 2009 of £415.3 million. Umeco plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (umc.l)

Icelandair Group, listed on the NASDAQ OMX Iceland as ICEAIR, is a holding company with 12 independent subsidiaries focused on the airline and tourism sectors. The Group has two main business areas, Scheduled Airline and Tourism and Capacity Solutions. Iceland is the focus of Scheduled Airline and Tourism, with the international airline Icelandair, Icelandair Ground Services (IGS) Icelandair Cargo, Iceland Travel, Air Iceland and Icelandair Hotels. Capacity Solutions offer broad worldwide aviation services with Loftleidir Icelandic, Travel Service, SmartLynx, Bluebird Cargo, and Icelease. The Group's financial services are handled by Fjarvakur.Icelandair Group owns and operates profitable and dynamic travel and transport companies delivering safe, reliable and convenient services. We create value for our customers, employees and shareholders by focusing on customer needs, efficient service delivery and unique and superior value propositions. We invest in strong, profitable travel and transport companies with high potential for growth and future value creation.

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise is building a globally recognized Aerospace corporation with operations from aircraft leasing, maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) and Aviation IT solutions, it is creating an innovative business that builds on Dubai's dynamism and continuous growth in Aviation. DAE is currently made up of three divisions - DAE Capital, DAE Engineering and DAE Services. Launched in February 2006, DAE aims to use its unique business mix to offer innovative capabilties across the multiple aviation spectrum, With a leadership team with over 150 years of combined industry and is supporting Dubai's continued emergence as a globally renowned aerospace centre and aviation hub.DAE is currently made up of three divisions: DAE Capital Offering tailored aircraft leasing solutions and expert financial consulting services. DAE Engineering Providing world-class nose-to-tail aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations, comprehensive engine maintenance, repair and services as well as aircraft completions and conversions. DAE Services An emerging airport solutions provider offering technology-based optimization products and services to airlines and airport operators on a global basis.

With apologies to HAL 9000, R2D2, C3PO, and the friendly Terminators, if it's really dangerous or unpleasant work, make a robot do it. That would certainly be REMOTEC UK's advice, anyway. The company, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman, makes remote control vehicles used in hazardous military, law enforcement, nuclear facility, and chemical applications. Its Wheelbarrow models may be used to examine and dispose of explosives and other hazardous materials, investigate barricaded criminals or military positions, or inspect nuclear facilities.

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.”

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