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Bell Helicopter, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Textron Inc., is an industry
leading producer of commercial and military, manned and
unmanned, vertical-lift aircraft and a pioneer of the revolutionary
tiltrotor aircraft. Globally recognized for world-class customer service,
innovation and superior quality, Bell’s global workforce serves
customers flying Bell aircraft in more than 120 countries.
Bose is one of the largest and best-known audio technology developers.
In addition to home, professional, and automotive audio
products, Bose manufactures communications headsets for civilian
pilots and military aircrews in a variety of applications and aircraft
types. Bose headsets with proprietary Acoustic Noise Cancelling ®
technology offer an unmatched combination of noise reduction,
audio performance, and comfortable fit that remains unmatched
in the industry.
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) provides end-to-end services
for large-scale systems that enhance air-, land-, sea- and space-based
platforms for global military, government and commercial customers.
In addition to designing, producing, modifying and supporting
fighters, bombers, transports, rotorcraft, aerial refuelers, missiles, munitions
and spacecraft for military, civil and commercial use, BDS is
developing enhanced capabilities through network-enabled solutions,
communications and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
technologies. BDS supports the U.S. government as a system integrator
on several programs of national significance, including NASA’s
International Space Station and the Missile Defense Agency’s Groundbased
Midcourse Defense program. BDS is also expanding into new
markets and adjacencies, including unmanned systems, cyber security,
energy management, and support and logistics.
Bombardier Specialized and Amphibious Aircraft. For over forty
years, Bombardier has provided governments and governmental
agencies around the world with over 300 modified aircraft that meet
the most demanding mission requirements. Whether it’s a C4ISR
aircraft, Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Airway Calibration or VIP Platform
from design to delivery, Bombardier is dedicated to meeting
the needs of its customers through its comprehensive range of aircraft,
including the Learjet, Challenger and Global family of jets as
well as its superior turboprop aircraft. It also markets the Bombardier
415 aircraft, the most advanced purpose-designed amphibious
firefighting aircraft. This aircraft has also proven ideal for maritime
missions, which include search and rescue, coastal patrol, disaster
response and utility transport.
Booz Allen Hamilton has been at the forefront of strategy and technology
consulting for nearly a century. Today, the firm provides professional
services primarily to US government agencies in the defense,
intelligence, and civil sectors, as well as to corporations, institutions,
and not-for-profit organizations. Booz Allen offers clients deep functional
knowledge spanning strategy and organization, engineering
and operations, technology, and analytics-which it combines with
specialized expertise in clients’ mission and domain areas to help
solve their toughest problems.Booz Allen is headquartered in McLean,
Virginia, employs more than 25,000 people, and has annual revenues
of over $5 billion. To learn more, visit www.boozallen.com.
CAE is a global leader in modeling, simulation and training for civil
aviation and defense. The company employs approximately 8,000
people at more than 100 sites and training locations in approximately
30 countries. CAE offers civil aviation, military, and helicopter training
services in more than 45 locations worldwide and trains approximately
100,000 crewmembers yearly. In addition, the CAE Oxford
Aviation Academy offers training to aspiring pilot cadets in 12 CAEoperated
flight schools. CAE’s business is diversified, ranging from the
sale of simulation products to providing comprehensive services such
as training and aviation services, professional services, in-service support
and crew sourcing. The company applies simulation expertise
and operational experience to help customers enhance safety, improve
efficiency, maintain readiness and solve challenging problems.
CAE is also now leveraging its simulation capabilities in new markets
such as healthcare and mining. CAE is a world leader in the design,
development, and delivery of training systems for airlift and tanker
aircraft, including having delivered more C-130 training systems than
any other company. CAE USA is the prime contractor responsible for
the KC-135 Aircrew Training System.
“Gold is good in its place; but living, brave,
patriotic men, are better than gold.”
–Abraham Lincoln
Capewell Components Company is the premier global Life Support
and Aerial Delivery manufacturer & supplier to U.S. & worldwide
military forces. Capewell recently launched its new Advanced Logistics
Cargo System featuring the redesigned 463L pallet and the
Advanced Cargo Net Assembly constructed from Dyneema ® , a
lightweight, super strong polyethylene fiber. Capewell designs and
manufactures Aerial Delivery/Air Drop Platforms & Containers,
cargo-handling equipment for military & humanitarian operations,
Tow-plates, CDS, Buffer Stop Assemblies, CVRS, C-17 Dual Row Airdrop
Systems (DRAS), Type-V Platforms & Outrigger Assemblies,
Parachute Releases & Hardware, Helicopter Slings, Ripcords, Cable
Assemblies & Emergency Descent Devices. Capewell provides the
“total package” of design, manufacture, technical support and training,
and is an ISO 9001-2000 Registered Company. Visit us on the
web at: www.capewell.com. Capewell is a world leader in design and
delivery of Life Support and Aerial Delivery solutions for commercial
and military aviation.
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A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2012