ATQ Fall 2004 (pages) for pdf - Airlift/Tanker Association

Gulfstream
Gulfstream, a General Dynamics company, is the pre-eminent
manufacturer of business jets for corporations and governments
around the world. Gulfstream aircraft are flown by all military
services, NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, the National Center for Atmospheric Research,
and other federal agencies in the US and is operated by 34
governments worldwide. The USAF’s 89th AW, the Presidential
Wing at Andrews AFB, is a flagship operator of Gulfstreams
with its fleet of C-20 and C-37 aircraft. The 1997 Collier Trophy
winning ultra-long range Gulfstream V, introduced in 1997,
entered US Air Force and Army service as the C-37A in 1998 and
is now operational with the US Navy and US Coast Guard as well.
Future plans for the most recent version of the GV, the 2003
Collier Trophy winning G550 include its adaptation as a multimission
ISR and AEW platform, which will build on Gulfstream’s
many years of special military missions experience.
Kellstrom Defense Aerospace Inc.
Kellstrom Defense Aerospace Inc. is a “heavyweight pro” when it
comes to support of Lockheed C-130/L-100 “Hercules” aircraft, with
over thirty years serving both military and commercial operators
worldwide. Kellstrom owns the copyrights to the only successfully
installed and flown C-130 Short Pod APU Upgrade, which is licensed
by Lockheed Martin. Kellstrom is the exclusive distributor for Conformal
Aircraft Seats for Oregon Aero, Inc and stocks both C-130 and
KC-135 Seats. Kellstrom is a “stocking distributor” for many major
OEMs and carries in excess of 40,000 line items of C-130/L-100 material.
Kellstrom also operates an FAA repair station (#LJ4R338M),
which is approved by Lockheed, to service and overhaul more than
2,000 C-130 components. Kellstrom now has added F-16 support to
its product line for both spare parts and repair services.
Hamilton Sundstrand
Hamilton Sundstrand has supplied equipment for airlift/tanker
aircraft since the C-133 more than 40 years ago. Today, we design
and produce systems for electric power generation; auxiliary, secondary
and emergency power; actuation; environmental control;
engine controls, and fluid pumping. As an example Hamilton
Sundstrand provides the C-17 Globemaster III’s electric power
generation system, emergency ram air turbine, main fuel and lube
and scavenge pumps, main engine fuel control, and the compressor
for the on-board inert gas generation system. Hamilton Sundstrand,
headquartered in Windsor Locks, CT, a division of United
Technologies Corp, is an international market leader in the design,
manufacture and sale of a variety of proprietary, technology-based
components and subsystems for aerospace and industrial markets,
with 1999 sales of over $3 billion.
LaBarge, Inc.
LaBarge, Inc. (Amex: LB) is a recognized leader in the electronics
manufacturing services industry. The company builds highreliability
electronic equipment and interconnect systems for diverse
customers in varied end markets, including defense, aerospace,
industrial, government systems, oil and gas, and mining. LaBargebuilt
electronics support critical functions where durability and peak
performance are vital, including military aircraft, radar systems,
satellite launch vehicles, airport security equipment, glass container
fabrication systems, and oil field tooling. LaBarge is achieving
excellent growth by successfully executing its focused business
strategy including strategic acquisitions, augmenting its blue-chip
customer base and expanding its broad-based capabilities.
Honeywell International, Defense Avionics Systems
Honeywell Defense Avionics Systems designs, manufactures,
markets and supports control, display and test systems for military
aircraft and surface vehicles for the U.S. Department of Defense and
its prime contractors. It provides similar systems for allied nations
under licensed export agreements. Honeywell is a U.S. $24 billion
diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers
worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies
for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products;
specialty chemicals; fibers; plastics; and electronic and advanced
materials. Honeywell employs approximately 115,000 people in 95
countries and is traded on the New York Stock exchange under the
symbol HON, as well as on the London, Chicago and Pacific stock
exchanges. It is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones
Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard & Poor’s
500 Index. Additional information on the company is available on
the Internet at www.honeywell.com.
L-3 Communications, Integrated Systems
L-3 Communications is a world class designer and integrator of
systems for operational and new aircraft, as well as a provider of
avionics and displays, training services, simulation and aviation
technical services throughout the world. The breadth of L-3 systems
design and integration experience includes complete self-protection
systems, modernization of flight and mission avionics, electronic
warfare suites, aircraft simulators and defensive avionics suites in the
areas of intelligence, reconnaissance, surveillance, and C4I.
Airlift/tanker experience includes self-protection systems, avionics
upgrades, autopilot replacement, ruggedized displays and terrain &
traffic collision avoidance systems. L-3 has a wealth of experience in
GATM modifications, depot-level maintenance and modifications, as
well as aircraft self-protection systems. L-3’s aircraft experience includes
virtually all airlift/tanker platforms in the U.S. inventory, including
the C-130, C-141, C-17, C-135, KC-10 and C-5, as well as other aircraft
operated by military and government customers throughout the world.
For more information on L-3, visit www.l-3com.com.
35 A/TQ • Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2004