ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. owns strategic investments in the air transportation industry, and operates various divisions to leverage the assets of its subsidiaries, including ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. and ExpressJet Services, LLC. ExpressJet Airlines serves 128 scheduled destinations in North America and the Caribbean with approximately 1,050 departures per day. The companys operations include a capacity purchase agreement for Continental Airlines, Inc. (Continental); providing clients with customized 41-seat and 50-seat charter options (www.expressjet.com/charter); and supplying third-party aviation and ground handling services. As of March 31, 2009, it operated 244 aircraft comprising 214 aircraft for Continental under the capacity purchase agreement, and 30 aircraft for corporate aviation under long-term charter agreements and ad-hoc charter arrangements. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Austal is a global shipbuilder, defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice; designing, constructing and supporting revolutionary defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators. Since 1988 Austal has delivered in excess of 250 commercial and defence vessels for over 100 operators in 44 countries, gaining an enviable reputation for innovative designs and efficient shipbuilding - using advanced technologies and modular construction processes. From safe, modern shipyards located in Australia, the United States of America and The Philippines - and service centres located around the world - Austal offers naval, government and commercial operators the highest quality ships, systems and support.

Arianespace is tops in space launches. Arianespace, the world's leading satellite launch company, is a private European commercial space consortium that has launched more than 260 satellites using its Ariane launch vehicles. Satellite operators and telecom customers that use Arianespace services include NASA and AT&T in the US, France Telecom and Inmarsat in Europe, and Singapore Telecom and NTT DoCoMo in Asia. Satellite makers -- including Boeing Satellite Systems, Lockheed Martin Space Systems, and Mitsubishi Electric -- are also among its customers. Arianespace was formed in 1980 and is controlled by about 23 corporations, primarily aerospace firms and government space agencies.

Cherokee Nation Industries was established in 1969 to meet the need for business development and to generate revenue which help the Cherokee Nation and its members move toward an economic self-sufficiency. Providing quality Cherokee employment opportunities that help preserve cultural identity is our prime consideration. Cherokee assists in facilitating and strengthening teaming and partnering opportunities through pooled business unit resources and shared corporate resources. Cherokee has historically operated as a government contractor in the aerospace and defense sector of manufacturing and distribution industries, but more recently has diversified into the telecommunications and services industries.

General Dynamics Land Systems was formed in 1982 when General Dynamics acquired Chrysler Corporation's defense operations. In March 2003, the assets of GM Defense were purchased by General Dynamics Corporation and combined with Land Systems. Since World War II, Land Systems and its predecessor companies Chrysler Defense and GM Defense have produced more than 63,000 tanks and combat vehicles. Today, Land Systems has approximately 7,500 employees worldwide in Australia, Canada, Egypt, Kuwait, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and the United States. Engineering, research, and technological innovation continue to position Land Systems as a leader in the force modernization programs of the U.S.A. and international customers.

Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation (AWAC) operates as the largest privately held regional airline in the United States. Founded in 1965, AWAC schedules nearly 500 departures per day system-wide to 26 states and two Canadian provinces. With service to approximately 70 cities throughout North America, AWAC carries nearly 6 million passengers per year.AWAC works in partnership with US Airways, United Airlines, and Northwest Airlines. In addition to the flying services AWAC provides while operating 70 CRJ regional jets as US Airways Express, the airline is also a ground-handler for United Express and Northwest Airlines at over 30 locations throughout the country.

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.

Bangkok Airways first began air transportation services in 1968—established as “Sahakol Air”, it became the first private aviation company in Thailand. Initially, the airline provided charter services by means of its first operational aircraft, “Trade Wind”, a two-engine 9-seater plane. Regular charter assignments came from the OICC (an American construction company), USOM, and a number of other organizations, which at the time, were engaging in oil and natural gas exploration in the Gulf of Thailand. Due to the rapid growth of tourism and business investments in Thailand, air transportation has become an increasingly important aspect contributing to both the Kingdom’s economic growth and its infrastructure development into becoming a major destination capable of hosting several million overseas visitors per year.In order to fulfill the increasing demands for air transportation, Bangkok Airways officially began its operations in 1986 as the country’s first privately-owned domestic airline; initially offering scheduled flights from Bangkok to Krabi, Korat, and Surin. Presently, Bangkok Airways has obtained permits to operate scheduled flights over 20 different major routes—covering nearly all major resort destinations in Thailand. Additionally, the airline has also obtained permits to fly internationally to Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, China, and Japan.

L-3 Integrated Systems Group (L-3 IS) is recognized internationally as a systems integration organization specializing in the modernization and maintenance of aircraft of all sizes, and the study, design, development, and integration of special-mission systems for military and commercial applications.Headquartered in Rockwall, Texas, L-3 IS has operations throughout the world.The L-3 IS business operation's expertise spans the design, development, and integration of advanced avionics, special purpose airborne systems and aircraft modernization for government and commercial customers worldwide.L-3 IS has more than 23,000 employees worldwide. Its facilities hold world-class designations, including Software Engineering Institute Capability Maturity Model-Integrated (CMMI) Level 3, CMM Level 5, ISO 9001 and the aerospace AS:9100 certifications. It holds Federal Aviation Administration Class 4 Unlimited Repair Station and Designated Alteration Station status at multiple facilities, as well as Part 135 Air Carrier license.

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides aircraft and outsourced aircraft operating solutions to the air freight industry. It operates in four segments: Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (ACMI); Scheduled Service; Air Mobility Command (AMC) Charter; and Commercial Charter. The ACMI segment offers aircraft that is crewed, maintained, and insured by the company for lease. The Scheduled Service segment provides scheduled air cargo services to international freight forwarders and agents. This segment also operates airport-to-airport routes on a specific schedule. The AMC Charter segment provides full planeload charter flights to the U.S. military. The Commercial Charter segment provides planeload of capacity charter services to charter brokers, freight forwarders, direct shippers, and airlines. The company’s customers include airlines, freight forwarders, the U.S. military, and charter brokers. It operates in Asia, the Middle-East, Australia, Europe, South America, Africa, and North America. As of December 31, 2007, the company operated a fleet of 37 Boeing 747-400 freighter aircraft. Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings was founded in 1992 and is based in Purchase, New York.

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