Sponsors & Exhibitors

Lockheed Martin

Website: www.lockheedmartin.com

Lockheed Martin Simulation, Training & Support (STS) is a leader in the development of military training and simulation solutions, producing air, ground and maritime training systems. The company is engaged across the simulation continuum of live, virtual and constructive training, as well as integrated logistics and test systems for the U.S. Department of Defense and for international and commercial customers. Major training and simulation programs include: F-35 Lightning II aircrew and maintenance training, C-130 Aircrew Training Systems, Aircrew Training and Rehearsal Support for Air Force Special Operations Forces and Combat Search and Rescue aircrews, Warfighter Simulation wargaming system, National Training Center - Objective Instrumentation System, United Kingdom (U.K.) Combined Arms Tactical Trainer, Close Combat Tactical Trainer (CCTT), CCTT Reconfigurable Vehicle Simulator, Virtual Combat Convoy Trainer and Combat Convoy Simulator. Logistics and test equipment programs include F-35 Autonomic Logistics Information System and the U.K. Ministry of Defence Joint Asset Management and Engineering System. STS, headquartered in Orlando, Fla., has more than 4,100 employees working at nearly 60 operating locations in the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Australia and the United Arab Emirates.

BAE Systems

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BAE Systems is the premier global defence, security and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. With approximately 105,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded £18.5 billion (US $34.4 billion) in 2008.

AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica's company, is a provider of total capability solutions in the vertical lift markets.

Through its rotorcraft systems design, development, production and integration capabilities, its experience in the training business and its customer focused Integrated Operational Support solutions, the Company delivers unrivalled mission capability to military and commercial operators around the world.

By investing in new products and partnerships, AgustaWestland is focusing on its strategic vision of being synonymous with helicopters and vertical lift.

AIS

Website: www.atlanticinertial.com

AIS is a leading supplier of mission critical hardware to 250 programs in 28 countries and has a proud heritage stretching back over 90 years through BAE Systems, Plessey, Allied Signal, Kearfott and Sperry. Today AIS employs over 1,000 people at operations on three continents and has extensive capabilities including:

• Systems Design
• Kalman Filter Design
• High Volume Production of Inertial Sensors and Systems
• Systems Test
• MEMS Sensor Design and Fabrication
• Mission Simulation

Saab

Website: www.saab.com

Saab offers world leading systems, products and services that meet society’s changing needs for defence and security. By providing technology for a changing world, we also create new business opportunities for our customers. With long term industrial cooperation and joint development programs, we make sure that business with Saab means business for you, for years and years to come.

For more than seventy years, our engineers have been challenging the laws of nature and pushing the boundaries of technology. Today, we provide anything from subsystems to new generation aircraft. Moreover, you can rely on Saab for the knowledge and experience that will lead the way into the future of aviation. Because regardless of what the future holds, one thing is for certain. We’ll make ideas fly.

Boeing

Website: www.boeing.co.uk

Boeing Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) combines weapons and aircraft capabilities, intelligence and surveillance systems, communications architectures and extensive large-scale integration expertise. IDS has three capabilities-driven businesses -- Precision Engagement and Mobility Systems, Network and Space Systems, and Support Systems -- and an advanced technology development organization, Advanced Systems.

ATFS-400™

Website: www.etctacticalflight.com

The ATFS-400™ "Phoenix" is a high fidelity, interactive, virtual tactical flight simulator that is integrated into a high performance motion platform. The ATFS-400™'s modular design enables it to authentically replicate the cockpit, dynamic performance, mission systems and interactive elements of a specific type and model aircraft in a tactical environment. "Phoenix" precisely models real world aircraft and threat dynamics. Additionally "Phoenix" replicates the flight dynamics providing both the virtual cues and physical stresses experienced during combat manoeuvres correlated to the specific tactical aircraft. In short, the ATFS-400™ "Phoenix" is the new technology in high performance aircraft simulation for realistic air combat training.

Cobham

Website: www.cobham.com

Cobham, acting through its business division Cobham Aviation Services, and its subsidiary FR Aviation Ltd, owns and operates a fleet ofFalcon 20 aircraft and provides operational readiness training including electronic warfare, threat simulation and target towing to UK, NATO and foreign Armed Forces. Cobham also provides airborne surveillance and specialist crew training. The Company undertakes bespoke aircraft role modification for specific customer role requirements, including avionics upgrades. Cobham was recently awarded a contract worth some £18 million by Ascent Flight Training Ltd for the first phase of the UK’s Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS). The contract is for the modification of four special mission Hawker-Beechcraft B350ER King Air aircraft at Cobham Aviation Services' facilities at Bournemouth International Airport, and the provision of in-service support for an initial period of five years at RNAS Culdrose.

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation

Website: www.hawkerbeechcraft.com

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation is a world-leading manufacturer of business, special-mission and trainer aircraft – designing, marketing and supporting aviation products and services for businesses, governments and individuals worldwide. The company’s headquarters and major facilities are located in Wichita, Kan., with operations in Salina, Kan.; Little Rock, Ark.; Chester, England, U.K.; and Chihuahua, Mexico. The company leads the industry with the largest number of factory-owned service centers and a global network of more than 100 factory-owned and authorized service centers.

For more information, visit www.hawkerbeechcraft.com

Patria' Aviation

Website: www.nptc.fi, www.patria.fi

Patria' Aviation offers international jet pilot training in partnership with the Finnish Air Force (FINAF). The Nordic Pilot Training Centre (NPTC) provides customers to exploit the advanced FINAF pilot training system which has in use glass cockpit upgraded Hawks and vast air space for training. Patria has designed and executed Hawk systems upgrade with modern, computer based avionics systems and equipment. Patria will provide most of the ground training and maintenance repair and overhaul services of the NPTC aircraft fleet. Patria provides also primary and basic flight training services for the Finnish Air Force. Patria is a defence and aerospace group with international operations delivering its customers competitive solutions based on own specialist know-how and partnerships. Patria is owned by the State of Finland and the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS N.V.

Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems is an industry leader of Helmet Mounted Systems. Our systems JHMCS and DASH fly successfully all over the world soon be join by JSF HMS. We now introduce Targo™Trainer™ a Helmet Mounted Avionics technology to enhance training quality: plan, rehearse, fly and debrief with the same helmet.