For this company, Australia and the Asia/Pacific remain Virgin territory for low-fare airlines. Virgin Blue Holdings' main subsidiary, Virgin Blue Airlines, serves more than 20 cities in Australia, where it is #2 behind Qantas. Virgin Blue carriers include Pacific Blue, which serves New Zealand, and Polynesian Blue, which flies to several Pacific islands. In February 2009 Virgin Blue launched V Australia, an airline flying between Australia and the US West Coast. Overall, Virgin Blue operates a fleet of about 75 Boeing 737s and Embraer E-Jets and serves some 30 destinations. The company also sells tour packages and offers cargo services. Virgin Blue is an affiliate of UK-based Virgin Group.

Who hasn't wanted to rent a helicopter to put out a fire, construct a building, or film a movie? For those with such inclinations, Heli-Flite Aris rents and leases special-use helicopters equipped with fire-dousing buckets, heavy-lift capabilities, and special equipment for filming. The company also provides helicopter maintenance and charter services. The company's fleet -- flying from locations near Los Angeles and San Francisco -- includes Bell, Sikorsky, and Eurocopter models. Customers include fire departments, construction companies, and video/film production companies.

Boeing is the 800-pound gorilla of US aerospace. The world's largest aerospace company, Boeing is the #2 maker of large commercial jets (behind rival Airbus) and the #2 defense contractor behind Lockheed Martin. Boeing has two major segments: Commercial Airplanes and Integrated Defense Systems. Through its Boeing Capital subsidiary, the company provides financing and leasing services to both commercial and military/aerospace customers. Boeing makes about two-thirds of its sales in the Americas. As the worldwide recession continues, the company will adjust to decreased demand for new commercial airliners, and its military programs may come under more scrutiny from the Obama administration and from Congress.

TASER International, Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells electronic control devices for use in the law enforcement, military, corrections, private security, and personal defense markets in the United States and internationally. The company offers two product lines for law enforcement, military, corrections, and professional security market, which include TASER X26 product line consisting of TASER X26, various cartridges, a battery system, a digital power magazine, download software and equipment, extended warranties, and holstering options and accessories; and ADVANCED TASER M26 product line comprising the ADVANCED TASER M26, various cartridges, rechargeable batteries, a battery charging system, data download software and equipment, and various holstering options and accessories. It also manufactures TASER C2, ADVANCED TASER M18, ADVANCED TASER M18L, and TASER X26c devices for the consumer market. The company sells its products through its direct sales force, distribution partners, online store, and third party resellers. It also markets and distributes its products internationally through a network of distributors. The company was formerly known as TASER International, Incorporated and changed its name to TASER International, Inc. in January 2001. TASER International, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

NAV CANADA is the private sector, non-share capital corporation that owns and operates Canada's civil air navigation service (ANS). NAV CANADA co-ordinates the safe and efficient movement of aircraft in Canadian domestic airspace and international airspace assigned to Canadian control. Through its coast-to-coast operations, NAV CANADA provides air traffic control, flight information, weather briefings, aeronautical information, airport advisory services, and electronic aids to navigation. ANS facilities include seven area control centres and 41 control towers. The Company also operates 58 flight service stations and eight flight information centres. These facilities are supported by a network of over 1,000 ground-based aids to navigation located across the country.

Hawker Pacific Aerospace's history began in 1912 with Harry Hawker asking Thomas Sopwith for flying lessons. Within a few years Hawker became one of the best pilots of his time. He was Sopwith's top test pilot.After World War I the government canceled all orders with Sopwith leaving him in financial ruins. Hawker and a group of people took over all of Sopwith's patent rights, forming Hawker Engineering. In 1921 Harry Hawker died from injuries obtained from a airplane crash. After Hawker's death Thomas Sopwith became Chairman of Hawker Engineering.Within a short time Hawker Engineering had taken over many other companies related to Aviation. In 1933, Hawker Engineering became Hawker Aircraft Ltd., and shortly after that became Hawker Siddeley Company. In 1934, Hawker Aircraft was given the contract to build an aircraft for the RAF. This aircraft became one England's strongest weapons against Germany, the Hurricane. Hawker Siddeley went on to produce many other aircraft for the war effort.

Rather than soaring through the skies, Aircraft Service International Group (ASIG) takes care of planes when they're on the ground. The company provides fueling, ground handling, cargo handling, and related services to the commercial aviation industry. (Ground handling includes services such as baggage loading and unloading, cabin cleaning, and passenger check-in.) ASIG operates at more than 65 airports worldwide, primarily in the US and the UK but also elsewhere in Europe and in the Asia/Pacific region. Sister company Signature Flight Support serves the general aviation community as a leading fixed-base operator (FBO). ASIG was founded in 1947 and acquired by BBA Aviation in 2001.

PartsBase began operating as a division of Aviation Labs in Houston, Texas in 1996. The sole intent of the company at the time was to begin streamlining certain business processes for the aviation, aerospace, and defense industries via the use of technology and the Internet. In April of 1999 the division was spun off into its own entity, PartsBase, Inc.Over the years, PartsBase has grown into the industry leader in worldwide availability, best-of-breed technology, and critical mass of member aviation companies.PartsBase, Inc. is now headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. The company leases 6,500 square feet of office space, employs more than sixty, and has 20,000 end users representing more than 4,100+ client accounts worldwide.Our unwavering commitment to continued product development and customer care along with financial strength and experienced leadership makes PartsBase, Inc. a sure bet in the aviation, aerospace, and defense industries.

FlightWorks Inc. was founded in 1994, and it has grown into a dynamic, customer-focused company. We are experiencing continued success and growth as FlightWorks expands its service offerings and operations. Corporate headquarters are located in metropolitan Atlanta, with ground service operations in the Washington DC area and Jacksonville, Florida. Additional operational sites include Knoxville, TN; Tulsa, OK; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO and Santa Barbara, CA. Our aircraft management programs and charter service operations are recognized throughout the industry for technical expertise, safety initiatives, and exceptional customer service.FlightWorks is a growing organization; FlightWorks business groups are consistently establishing track records within their respective areas. FlightWorks structure provides the stability and resources of a large organization, while preserving FlightWorks innovative and entrepreneurial environment. FlightWorks business groups stay close to our customers and respond quickly to changing needs. FlightWorks mission is advanced across the face of FlightWorks company – ‘FlightWorks is committed to being the leader in business aviation services by providing FlightWorks customers and employees uncompromised safety, exceptional quality, and unparalleled customer satisfaction.

Patria comes to the defense of the military, supplying products such as armored vehicles, mortar systems, helicopters, and aircraft. It also provides maintenance for its products and offers services, such as pilot training for the Finnish Air Force. The group holds top positions in the military/aerospace markets in Finland and the Baltic region, but it has partnerships in more than 50 countries. The group has four primary business units: Aerostructures (composite structures for aircraft and spacecraft), Aviation (lifecycle support services for aircraft and helicopters), Land & Armament (armored vehicles, mortar systems), and Systems (advanced systems and integration for armed forces and security agencies).

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