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.

RUAG is an international aerospace and defence technology group with production sites in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Hungary and Sweden. RUAG's outstanding engineering skills in all areas of activity lay the foundations for its dynamic role in development and production.RUAG is the Swiss Air Forces' industry partner and supplier and integrator of systems and components for civil and military aerospace applications as well as for the machine industry. The company is specialized in aerostructures, in servicing and outfitting airplanes and helicopters, in metalworking and in developing and manufacturing satellite and launch vehicle technologies.RUAG is the Swiss Armed Forces' industry partner, and is also a global supplier of weapon, command & control and simulation systems for armed forces and government agencies. As a small calibre ammunition manufacturer, RUAG is a leading international supplier to the defence, government agencies, hunting and sport markets.

Mas Air provides scheduled cargo services far and wide. Based in Mexico City, the carrier serves major destinations in Central, North, and South America. Its major US hubs are Los Angeles and Miami. It specializes in live animal cargo handling and logistics. Mas Air operates a fleet of Boeing 767 and DC10 cargo jets, which offer internal temperature variation for multiple types of cargo. The company also provides maintenance service for other carriers, acts as the general sales agent for Lan Chile (a Chilean airline), and as the general handling agent for British Airways.

For 20 years, Xtra Airways has established a reputation for outstanding customer service and support. Delivered by people with a passion for aviation, Xtra Airways continues to impress customers daily with personalized support and attention to detail. Whether large project or small, allow Xtra Airways to prove to you what so many past and present customers already know: Xtra Airways goes “beyond what is expected.” All Xtra Airways aircraft are cared for by highly qualified FAA certified technicians in accordance with an FAA Approved maintenance program which is as, or more, stringent than those maintenance programs in use by global airlines. In its 20 years of operation Xtra Airways has been accident free. A great flight is defined by the quality of its cabin service, and Xtra Airways is renowned for its friendly and professional flight attendants. Whether delivering standard, daily service or accommodating complex meal and catering requests, Xtra’s cabin staff is at the ready to make sure every trip is "beyond what is expected."

QSS Group keeps the government operating on the ground and in the air. QSS was founded in 1994 as an information technology contractor for NASA. Now the company provides services to a number of US government agencies. QSS researchers design, build, and test spacecraft and aviation systems. They also conduct studies in related fields, such as meteorology and astrophysics. The company's information technology sector offerings include database design, legacy migrations, and network integration and management. Clients have included the Executive Office of the President, the Department of Energy, and the General Services Administration. Early in 2007 Perot Systems bought QSS.

Butler National Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates in the aircraft and related services market in the United States. The company operates in six segments: Aircraft Modifications, Avionics, Aircraft, Services, Corporate/Professional Services, and Gaming. The Aircraft Modifications segment includes the modification for customer and company owned business-size aircrafts, including passenger to freighter configuration; addition of aerial photography capability; and stability enhancing modifications for Learjet, Beechcraft, Cessna, and Dassault Falcon aircraft. The Avionics segment manufactures, sells, and services airborne electronic switching units used in DC-9, DC-10, DC-9/80, MD-80, MD-90, and the KC-10 aircraft; transient suppression devices for fuel tank protection on Boeing Classic 737 and 747 aircraft, and other Classic aircrafts; and airborne electronics upgrades for classic weapon control systems used on military aircraft and vehicles. This segment also offers consulting services with airlines and equipment manufacturers regarding fuel system safety requirements. The Aircraft segment involves in purchasing, modifying, and selling airplanes primarily Learjets. The Services segment principally provides monitoring and related repair services of water and wastewater remote pumping stations through electronic surveillance for municipalities and the private sector. The Corporate/Professional Services segment offers commercial and industrial building design, and aviation-related engineering consulting services. The Gaming segment offers business management services and advances to Indian tribes. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Olathe, Kansas.

Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) is the flag carrier of Ethiopia. During the past sixty plus years, Ethiopian has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in Africa for efficiency and operational success, turning profits for almost all the years of its existence. Operating at the forefront of technology, it has also become one of Ethiopia’s major industries and a veritable institution in Africa. It commands a lion’s share of the pan African network including the only daily east-west flight across the continent. Ethiopian serves 53 international destinations with 157 weekly international departures from Addis Ababa and a total of 410 weekly international departures worldwide. Further more, it is working diligently to make the Ethiopian Aviation Academy the leading aviation academy in Africa. Ethiopian is one of the airlines, in the world, operating the newest and youngest fleets.

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.

DRS Technologies, headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A., is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense technology, the Company develops, manufactures and supports a broad range of systems for mission critical and military sustainment requirements, as well as homeland security. The Company has been recognized as one of the fastest growing defense technology companies in the world and holds leading market positions in thermal imaging devices, combat display workstations, electronic sensor systems, power systems, rugged computer systems, air combat training systems, mission recorders, deployable flight incident recorders, environmental control systems, telecommunication systems, aircraft loaders, military trailers and shelters, and integrated logistics and support services. DRS’s broad range of mission critical systems and sustainment solutions uniquely position the Company to support the ongoing superiority of the military’s Current Force, as well as the modernization and emerging transformation initiatives of the Future Force. DRS responds to the needs of U.S. and allied military forces, as they engage in day-to-day expeditionary activities, by providing high-tech products and systems that improve the capabilities of many key platforms. The Company also provides a range of military support systems and services. DRS’s products are deployed on a wide range of high-profile military platforms and on several platforms for non-military applications. Our sustainment products, such as environmental control systems, power generators, water and fuel distribution systems, chemical/biological decontamination systems and heavy equipment transport systems, are used to support military forces, humanitarian efforts and peacekeeping. We also provide security and asset protection systems and services, telecommunication and information technology services, training and logistics support services for all branches of the U.S. armed forces and certain international militaries, homeland security forces, and select government and intelligence agencies. DRS strives to provide quality products and services and stand behind them, to invest in research and development and new market opportunities, and to leverage existing core defense programs and business areas.

Jazz operate more flights and fly to more Canadian destinations than any other carrier. Jazz the only airline serving ten provinces and two territories. As an integral part of Air Canada’s strategy and North American market presence, Jazz provides service to and from many smaller communities in Canada and the United States, as well as larger centres at off-peak times as a complement to Air Canada’s schedule.Jazz is not a typical airline. Jazz have a commercial agreement with Air Canada that is the core of Jazz business. Under the Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA), Air Canada purchases substantially all of Jazz’s seat capacity based on predetermined rates. In reality, Jazz a contract carrier for Air Canada and operate Jazz flights on their behalf. The CPA provides commercial flexibility and connecting network traffic to Air Canada, while significantly reducing Jazz’s financial and business risks.Jazz offers private charters throughout North America for corporate, government, special interest groups and individuals who enjoy travelling on their own schedule. Jazz welcome new strategic partners to expand our services and operations. Jazz possess a highly skilled work force trained in the operation of one of the world’s largest fleets of regional aircraft. Opportunities exist in the areas of consulting, new capacity purchase agreements or extended charter agreements with other airlines, both inside and outside of North America.

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