Island-hopping Aer Arann provides scheduled passenger transportation service to more than 25 destinations, primarily in Ireland and the UK but also in Northern France. Most of its flights originate from Cork, Dublin, or Galway. The carrier operates a fleet of about a dozen ATR 72-500 turboprop aircraft, which were chosen in part for their fuel efficiency. Chairman Padraig O'Ceidigh owns a controlling stake in the company, which he acquired in 1994. Aer Arann began operations in 1970 to fly between Galway and the Aran Islands, off Ireland's western coast.

At Atlantis Systems it's okay to crash and burn a time or two - it's only a simulation. Through operating subsidiary Atlantis Systems International, the company makes flight and maintenance training simulators for military and commercial customers. Its Contracted Flying Training and Support (CFTS) division offers training simulators (more than 70% of sales) for flying helicopters, learning cockpit procedures, and determining if a particular individual is a promising candidate for further training as a pilot. Atlantis Systems' Integrated Maintenance Training System (IMTS) trains military maintenance personnel to repair the complex systems on such military aircraft as the F-15E and the Blackhawk helicopter.

Chautauqua Airlines provides connecting flights from major airports to smaller markets, mainly in the eastern half of the US. The carrier maintains partnerships with American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and US Airways. Under its partners' regional banners, Chautauqua operates a fleet of about 115 jets, ranging in capacity from 37 to 50 passengers, made by Embraer and Bombardier. Republic Airways Holdings owns Chautauqua Airlines, which coordinates its operations with those of sister companies Shuttle America and Republic Airlines.

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.”

The history of passenger air transportation of Azerbaijan Republic takes us to 1923 when regular passenger flights started to operate between Baku and Tbilisi on Germany made aircraft "Yunkers". Before Azerbaijan Republic’s independence in 1991 "Azerbaijan Airlines” (AZAL) was a part of “Aeroflot”. Being one of the branches of “Aeroflot” ,National Carrier "Azerbaijan Hava Yollari" was operating only regional and domestic flights within the Soviet Union as “Aeroflot” had a monopoly on operation of international flights. Now when Azerbaijan is an independent state “Azerbaijan Airlines” as a National Carrier is proud of offering high level of services and hospitality to our customers on international air markets according to standards and recommendations of ICAO and IATA. With its advantageous geographical position and high standard of handling facilities Heydar Aliyev International Airport is fastly becoming a busy hub in the region for transit and connecting flights between East and West, North and South. On the 09th of October 2000 a remarkable event took place in the history of “Azerbaijan Airlines” - the first brand new Boeing 757 - 200 aircraft of the Air Company landed at Heydar Aliyev International Airport .Since then the aircraft fleet of Azerbaijan Airlines have been considerably reinforced by the Boeings, Airbuses and from the 2005 under the contract with Airbus Industry for supply of brand new Airbuses. They are also serving air routes of the company - the first Airbus A-319, named after second largest city of Azerbaijan “GANJA” joined aircraft fleet of Azerbaijan Airlines on 2nd of September 2005. On 24th of August 2007 a brand new aircraft - ATR 42-500, arrived at Heydar Aliyev International Airport. This aircraft is now operating on Domestic routes as well as on international destinations.

Raytheon ("light of the gods") took a shine to its place in the upper pantheon of US military contractors; the company regularly places among the Pentagon's top 10 prime contractors. The company's defense offerings include reconnaissance, targeting, and navigation systems, as well as missile systems (Patriot, Sidewinder, and Tomahawk), and radars. Raytheon also makes radios, air traffic control systems and radars, and satellite communications systems. Raytheon also offers commercial electronics products and services, but the US government accounts for more than 85% of sales.

Lufthansa CityLine, the short trips add up. The regional airline, a subsidiary of international carrier Deutsche Lufthansa, offers scheduled passenger transportation to about 60 destinations around Europe. Lufthansa CityLine uses a fleet of some 75 Canadair and Avro regional jets that range in capacity from 50 to more than 90 passengers. The carrier, one of Lufthansa's five main regional subsidiaries, offers charter services in partnership with sister company Eurowings.

Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) is a leader in designing and developing advanced, integrated systems for crucial missions. For decades, we’ve supported military and civil customers with focused, forward-looking technology, and today we are playing an increasing role in mission systems integration.

AM General also provides parts and training support for all its products and its Engineering and Product Development Center provides systems technical support for several military vehicle systems in addition to the Humvee. During eight decades of growth, AM General has established a reputation as the world leader in the design, engineering and production of military and special purpose vehicles. AM General and Humvee are registered trademarks of AM General LLC. HUMMER, H1 and H2 are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.

BAE SYSTEMS, which helped win the Battle of Britain with its Mosquito and Spitfire fighters, is now Europe's largest military contractor and the largest foreign player in the US defense market. BAE's offerings include avionics, military aircraft, armored vehicles, air defense systems, missiles, artillery locators, communications and navigation systems, radar, ships, space systems, and aerospace electronics. BAE's fighter aircraft include the Harrier, Hawk, Tornado, and the next-generation Eurofighter Typhoon. North America is BAE's biggest market, with the US Department of Defense its largest single customer.

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