1) ATQ Fall 2003 for pdf - Airlift/Tanker Association

Parker Hannifin Corporation
Parker Aerospace, of the Parker Hannifin Corporation, designs,
manufactures and services hydraulic, pneumatic and fuel components,
systems and related electronic controls for aircraft and hightechnology
markets. Based in Irvine, California, its product line
includes flight controls, utility hydraulics, fuel measurement and
management systems, air turbine starters and valves, heat exchangers
and fuel injection nozzles.
Phantom Products, Inc.
NVG secure, color accurate lighting for cockpit, cargo and tocs. Our
“Phantom Warrior” flashlights are standard issue for many military
components and have been tested and approved by SOCOM. Phantom’s
bellabeams are part of the DZ/LZ/PZ lighting kits for marking
zones and require minimal resupply and maintenance. We have rugged
solid state lights for all applications and missions and all of our
lights are currently deployed with our nation’s troops. We only sell to
U.S. military. www.phantomwarrior.com.
Rockwell Collins, Inc.
Rockwell Collins Government Systems is a world class supplier
of defense electronics products and systems, including communications,
navigation and integrated systems for airborne, ground and
shipboard applications. Customers include the U.S. Department of
Defense, foreign militaries, government agencies and manufacturers
of military aircraft and helicopters. The company is a leader in
providing open systems architecture and commercial-off-the-shelf
technology solutions offering the growth and flexibility needed to address
emerging GATM requirements. Communication and navigation
solutions meeting these mandates include Collins Flight2 products
and systems, GPS receivers, data links, flight management systems,
communications systems and aviation electronics systems. Additionally,
Rockwell Collins acquired K Systems, Inc., parent company of
Kaiser Aerospace and Electronics, strengthening Rockwell Collins’
offerings to military display customers. This diverse product portfolio
and the company’s integration experience makes Rockwell Collins
best qualified to deliver high-quality, low risk defense electronics.
Contact Rockwell Collins at 319-295-4777 or visit the website at
www.rockwellcollins.com.
Pratt & Whitney / Military Engines
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, development,
manufacture and support of gas turbine engines for military,
commercial, industrial and space applications. Four F117 engines
power the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, the U.S. Air Force’s premier
airlifter. The F117 is a derivative of the PW2000 commercial airline
engine that powers the Boeing 757 aircraft. The PW4000, proven
through 16 years of commercial airline service, is an efficient,
maintainable power choice for Boeing 767 tanker applications. And
Pratt’s experience in military engine fleet management is unmatched.
Flexible, custom-tailored material and engine management programs
help customers keep focused on the mission - flying - while Pratt &
Whitney takes care of the engines.
Rolls-Royce North America
Rolls-Royce provides engines to power commercial, business and
military aircraft. These engines are operated by most U.S. major
airlines, more than 100 U.S. corporations and the U.S. Government.
Rolls-Royce is a major supplier to the military services, especially to
the airlift community. In support of the company’s manufacturing
efforts, and extensive vendor network throughout the U.S. provides
parts and support services. To ensure close coordination between
Rolls-Royce and U.S. aircraft manufacturers, Rolls-Royce maintains
offices at Boeing, Gulfstream, and Lockheed, as well as major U.S.
military bases. The Rolls-Royce team provides engines for all the U.S.
military services, including fighters, transports, trainers and helicopters.
Rolls-Royce is also actively involved with the development of the
V-22 and the Joint Strike Fighter.
Raytheon EW Operations
Raytheon Company’s EW Operation is a leading defense electronics
technology supplier with a Worldwide reputation for the development
and production of highly capable, highly reliable electronic Defense
systems. Located in Goleta, California, Raytheon’s EW Operation has
been an operating unit for over four decades. Their predominant experience
and expertise is in developing and producing electronic countermeasures
to protect U.S. and allied aircraft and ships against enemy
attack. Ongoing programs include: the ALE-50 and derivative towed
decoy systems; the ALQ-184 self-protection jamming pod, for both the
U.S. and Taiwanese Air Forces; the ALQ-187 internal jamming system;
the ALR-67(V)3 radar warning receiver; the SLQ-32 shipboard defense
system; PAWS 2 Missile Warning System; and Directed Infrared Countermeasures
Prototype. Goleta’s extensive line of defense Technology
products has played a significant role in the ongoing pursuit of peace
and the defense of Military troops worldwide.
SAIC – An Employee Owned Company
SAIC is the nation’s largest employee-owned research and engineering
company, providing information technology, systems integration
and eSolutions to commercial and government customers. SAIC
engineers and scientists work to solve complex technical problems
in national and homeland security, energy, the environment, space
telecommunications, health care and transportation. With annual
revenues of $6.1 billion, SAIC and its subsidiaries, including Telcordia
Technologies, have more than 40,000 employees at offices in more
than 150 cities worldwide. More information about SAIC can be
found on the Internet at www.saic.com
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