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.

Wyman-Gordon company is one of the largest producers of forgings and castings -- the metal and composite material parts used in aerospace turbine engines, land-based gas turbines, and power plants. Its aerospace turbine products include seals, shafts, and hubs used in jet engines; aerospace structural products include bulkheads, tail flaps, and similar components for major manufacturers Lockheed Martin and Boeing. Wyman-Gordon's land-based products include seamless steel pipe, shafts, and valves used by commercial power plant builders.

Marshall Aerospace has extensive experience in the conversion, modification and maintenance of military, corporate and civil aircraft, and all of these aspects - including design, manufacture, test and certification, and logistic support - are firmly backed up by a dedicated team of over 1,750 highly trained personnel and an exceptional range of facilities housed in 1.2 million sq ft of hangar space.Based on its 800 acre site since 1937, Marshall Aerospace also owns and operates from its own locally established airport in Cambridge, England.

MK airlines, which was originally established in 1990 in Ghana and initially served a number of African routes, is a UK based airline operating a fleet of Boeing 747 freighter aircraft. It is the largest dedicated cargo airline in the UK and the 21st largest cargo airline in the world as measured by freight carried. MK has developed niche routes into Europe from the emerging markets of Africa, China, India and South America establishing key long term relationships with its customer base. In many cases MK is integral to the supply logistics chain given that the cargoes it carries are perishable or high value.The airline is headquartered in Sussex, near Gatwick, with 49,000 sq ft of office and engine maintenance facilities and ample room for expansion. In August 2006 the airline was granted its Aircraft Operating Certificate and Operating and Route licences by the CAA. This was a major watershed in the history of MK and is of huge significance in a highly regulated market place.The business has generated significant revenues in recent years with annual growth of approximately 15% driven by the efforts of the Company's strong management team lead by founder and CEO, Mike Kruger.The development of long-term relationships, understanding our clients needs and planning niche routes and schedules to meet client requirements are the hallmark of MK Airlines.

WestJet Airlines has taken off in Canada -- and beyond -- by following the Southwest Airlines business model. The low-fare carrier serves more than 65 destinations, mainly in Canada but also in the US, the Caribbean, and Mexico. It operates a fleet of about 80 Boeing 737s that feature live seatback satellite TV (from BCE's Bell ExpressVu). The carrier is working to expand its fleet to about 135 aircraft. Most of WestJet's destinations outside Canada are vacation spots, and subsidiary WestJet Vacations allows customers to book hotel accommodations along with their airline tickets. WestJet was founded in 1996.

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, engineer, and manufacture of commercial aerostructures worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Fuselage Systems, Propulsion Systems, and Wing Systems. The Fuselage Systems segment involves in the development, production, and marketing of forward, mid, and rear fuselage sections and systems primarily to aircraft original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), as well as offers related spares, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. This segment also manufactures rotorcraft comprising forward cockpit and cabin for military aircrafts. The Propulsion Systems segment develops, produces, and markets struts/pylons; nacelles, including thrust reversers; and related engine structural components primarily to aircraft or engine OEMs, as well as provides related spares and MRO services.The Wing Systems segment engages in the development, production, and marketing of wings and wing components comprising flight control surfaces and other miscellaneous structural parts primarily to aircraft OEMs, as well as offers related spares and MRO services. This segment also designs and manufactures structural components for military aircrafts, including low observables that are radar absorbent and translucent materials; radome refurbishment; and other military products. The company was formerly known as Mid-Western Aircraft Systems Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. The company is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. is a subsidiary of Onex Corporation.

Meggitt Training Systems, part of Meggitt Defense Systems, provides Training Systems and Defense Systems used by militaries and law enforcement and security agencies around the world. We develop, manufacture, market and service high quality virtual training capabilities and live fire training systems. In 2007, following the acquisition of FATS by Meggitt, the global aerospace, defense, and sensors corporation --and publicly on the London Stock Exchange (symbol MGGT) -- FATS and what was previously known as Meggitt Defense Systems Caswell--the global specialists in stationary and mobile ground target systems for small arms and armor training--combined capabilities and integrated personnel and facilities to form Meggitt Training Systems. This allows the company to provide turnkey, full spectrum virtual through live training capabilities and complete mission planning and situational awareness tools.Meggitt Training Systems employs more than 600 people at its headquarters in Atlanta and at facilities in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. We are the leading worldwide producer of interactive simulation systems designed to provide training in the handling and use of small and supporting arms. Customer satisfaction is a primary objective at Meggitt Training Systems, including a commitment to after sales assistance and support. Product warranties supported by a customer hotline ensure that the system will be backed throughout the product life cycle. The company has the ability to deploy service personnel for instructor training seminars, system installations, and software updates anywhere in the world.

XOJET serves airline travelers that want the entire cabin to be first class. The private airline company offers private jet services to business and leisure travelers. The company's business model breaks from the private jet fractional model (many owners of one jet) by offering customers the choice between limited jet ownership (3 to 4 owners), non-owner memberships, and on-demand seat and aircraft leasing. XOJET serves major US metropolitan areas but also offers custom-priced services to international destinations. The company's typical customers are frequent corporate and business executive travelers. XOJET is privately owned by investment firms and former CEO Paul Touw, who founded the company in 2006.

BMT is a well established multi-disciplinary consultancy, operating on a global basis and serving clients in the energy, transport, defence, ports and construction sectors. The company operates through a number of subsidiary companies each focused on particular markets, technologies or geographical areas. BMT was established in 1985 by bringing together research and technology organisations that traced their roots back to the beginning of the 20th century. Building on its deep and specialist knowledge BMT has grown a wide range of business services to assist companies and governments investing in major capital projects and seeking to operate their businesses in the most cost-effective, safe, reliable and environmentally responsible manner. BMT carefully guards its independence and impartiality. The company is constituted as an Employee Benefit Trust, in which all employees participate, and has no external shareholders. The company maintains its strong maritime core, but offers much more in many fields. Explore this site, use the special BMT search facility and follow the links to our various specialised sites to discover more.

Thales is a global technology leader for the aerospace, space, defence, security and transportation markets. Building on proven capabilities in large-scale software systems, Thales is stepping up to the security challenges of its customers in an increasingly interconnected, technology-driven world. Civil and military systems benefit from many of the same technologies and innovations. Developing these dual technologies has been a long tradition for Thales, with its global network of 25,000 high-level researchers and engineers. Leveraging a global presence and spanning the entire value chain, from prime contracting to equipment, Thales plays a pivotal role in making the world a safer place.

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