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Airbus Military SL
Alenia Aeronautica
Allied Wings
C-27J Spartan
C-295 FWSAR
CAE
Canada Post
CMC Electronics

Conference Board of Canada
EADS North America
FATS
General Atomics
Aeronautical Systems
L3 MAPPS
L3 WESCAM
Lockheed Martin

LPS Aviation Inc
Magma Corporation
Mar-Vel
Mondial Aviation
Northrop Grumman
O'Dell Engineering Ltd.
Oerlikon Contraves
Oshkosh

PAMI
Raytheon Canada Ltd.
Thales
Visual Planning
Zodiac Light
Waves Inc

Airbus Military SL is a Spanish-registered company set up to develop and manage the A400M military transport aircraft. The company has as its shareholders Airbus, the European civil aircraft manufacturer; EADS, the European aerospace consortium; FLABEL, a Belgian aerospace consortium and TAI, the Turkish Aerospace industrial group. The A400M military airlifter is a response to a call for tender based upon the European Staff Requirement issued by eight European NATO nations in 1996. A launch order for 180 aircraft was placed collectively by seven of the nations in May 2003. For further information visit: www.airbusmilitary.com.

Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, is a European leader in aeronautics and a trusted partner to the world's leading aerospace companies. Headquartered in Rome, Italy, Alenia develops and integrates innovative military and civil aeronautical systems, from design and production to maintenance. Its activities are comprised of combat aircraft, military transport aircraft, mission systems, commercial aircraft (regional and aerostructures), most recently UAVs, modification and overhaul. Alenia employs more than 9,000 people on projects and programs for civil and military applications. On the C-27J Spartan, Alenia has teamed up with Lockheed Martin and Rolls Royce to build a high-performance, multi-mission, military aircraft with the best Search and Rescue capabilities of any twin-engine aircraft in the world. For more information, visit www.alenia-aeronautica.it and www.c-27j.ca.

Contracted Flight Training and Support (CFTS) will provide flight training for military pilots in Canada for the next twenty years and beyond. Allied Wings is a consortium of specialist and expert companies, a team carefully chosen to provide the best possible solution for CFTS. Allied Wings represents superior training and efficiency through expertise, and low risk through diversification. Our expertise covers helicopter and fixed-wing fleet management, base management, flight training equipment, courseware and every aspect needed to successfully operate a complex, turnkey and state-of-the-art training system.

Alenia North America and L-3 Communications Canada with Lockheed Martin and Rolls-Royce have teamed-up to propose the C-27J Spartan and in-service support for the Canadian Forces Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) program. Competitively priced, the C-27J meets and exceeds all of the Canadian Forces requirements for FWSAR, including better performance capabilities than the current aircraft, and the best coverage and fastest response to SAR incidents everywhere in Canada, including the North and at sea. Alenia: Prime Contractor and aircraft. L-3: SAR mission system and support. Lockheed Martin: Avionics and propulsion system design. Rolls-Royce: Engines. For more information, visit www.c-27j.ca.

The C-295 offers Canada needed enhancements to the current level of Search and Rescue (SAR) service in all regions of the country, including the north. In addition to Pratt & Whitney Canada engines, it features the best SAR mission systems, the best platform, and the best value for money. With the lowest life cycle costs in its class, it is unsurpassed in its deployability, reliability and low support costs. Search and Rescue professionals around the world need the best. That's why agencies such as the US Coast Guard and the Irish Air Corps have chosen EADS CASA aircraft to do the job. Canada deserves the best for its search and rescue missions. www.C-295.ca

Introducing CAE Professional Services, operating as Greenley & Associates in Canada. Our experts provide a wide range of services such as project management, capability engineering, human systems integration, emergency management, and modelling & simulation. Through our user-centred, simulation-based professional services, clients can realize a greater opportunity for success in analysis, design, and experimentation programs. www.cae.com

As a tribute to the courage of all those who risk their own lives to save others, Canada Post is proud to issue four Search and Rescue stamps. Great for saving and for sending. www.canadapost.ca/collecting

A world leader in the design, manufacture, sales and support of high-technology electronics products for the aviation and global positioning markets, CMC Electronics' principal locations are in Montreal, Quebec; Ottawa, Ontario; and Chicago, Illinois. CMC's capabilities are broadened by a network of sales and service agents and representatives supporting CMC's activities worldwide.

CMC Electronics' business strategy is to gain a leadership position in growing niche markets where products and systems of the utmost quality, highest reliability and most innovative features are required. The company is a major supplier to the aerospace and high-technology industries, airlines, military agencies and government customers around the world. www.cmcelectronics.ca

For almost fifty years, the Conference Board of Canada has provided senior decision makers from public and private-sector organizations with opportunities to share ideas on operations and strategies, learn about next and best practices, and explore practical business solutions to the challenges faced by Canadian business leaders. Our focus is on: Learning from best practice organizations and industry experts; Sharing practical business experiences and solutions; Networking and interacting with peers, colleagues and thought leaders. www.conferenceboard.ca/conf

EADS is a young international company. But, through its predecessor companies, EADS Military Aircraft can look back on a history that stretches back to the beginnings of aviation in Europe. EADS North America is the U.S. holding company for the North American activities of EADS, the world’s second largest aerospace and defense company, and the largest in Europe. EADS North America – together with its parent company, EADS, is a leading supplier and industrial partner in defense and homeland security, commercial aviation, helicopters, telecommunications and services. www.eads.com

Over 4,000 FATS training systems are used worldwide by military, law enforcement and commercial customers. FATS, Inc. is a full service training simulation company dedicated to customer satisfaction through state-of-the-art technology and product support. www.fatsinc.com

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is dedicated to the design, development, and manufacture of unmanned aircraft surveillance systems and associated hardware. Engineering, software development, avionics, mechanical manufacturing, composite manufacturing, and administrative support are performed at the Company's corporate headquarters in Rancho Bernardo, California. Its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Adelanto, California is dedicated to R&D projects and low-rate production systems. Flight-testing, flight-training, aircraft final checkout and other operations are performed at two flight operations facilities ­ El Mirage and Gray Butte ­ located in the Mojave Desert just east of Los Angeles. www.uav.com

L-3 Communications MAPPS Inc. provides turnkey integration solutions, ship control systems and training solutions to naval and commercial marine customers around the world. Headquartered in Canada, and with operations in the USA, Norway, the U.K., Germany and India, we have consistently led the way in implementing pioneering concepts that have changed the industry and benefited our customers. From the world's first integrated platform management system for ships and nuclear-powered submarines to the world's first privately financed naval training centre, L-3 MAPPS has anticipated customers' evolving needs and partnered with them to deliver innovative solutions.

A world leader in visual information systems, Wescam delivers exceptional value in precision optics, gyrostabilization, digital and analog transmission and reception, and custom-fitted system integration. Wescam's high-magnification multi-sensor systems include daylight and low-light cameras, infrared FLIR sensors, long focal length lenses and laser rangefinders and designators. Combining superior imaging technology with wireless transmission and reception, Wescam enables communication of high quality video images and data from moving vehicles to remote receiver stations for discriminating customers around the world including armed forces; federal and local law enforcement agencies; broadcast stations; and NASA. Wescam takes visual information one step further by integrating imagery with radar, GPS, Inertial Navigation Systems, Moving Maps, communication encryption protocols, etc. to provide a turnkey package for real-time visual information.

www.lockheedmartin.com
Lockheed Martin Canada is a highly diversified global enterprise principally engaged in the design, development, production, integration and life cycle support of advanced technology products and systems. As a premier systems integrator, we specialize in delivering innovative turnkey solutions for naval, airborne, land and civil operations both in Canada and around the world. Headquartered in Kanata, Ontario, with supporting operations in Montreal, Dartmouth and Victoria, LM Canada employs more than 500 people. A recognised leader in management and integration of complex, large scale military systems including shipborne command and control systems, airborne sensor and data management systems, C4ISR, sonar, land forces electronic warfare and command and analysis systems. LM Canada has established itself as a provider of quality, highly effective and affordable computer based, synthetic maintenance training and simulation systems for defence and commercial applications as well as a provider of full scale tactical trainer systems, weapon effects training systems and live fire training systems.

Based in Canada¹s capital, Ottawa, LPS Aviation Inc. provides comprehensive consulting services to the domestic and international air transport industry. Projects have varied in size and duration from small, remote airstrip studies, to 5-year international airline and airport assistance programs employing large teams of LPS Aviation Inc. specialists. The firm has led major projects for governments and industry often working with airlines, multinational companies, financial institutions and international organizations such as IATA. Built on a core team of over a dozen industry and government specialists, we draw upon the resources of some 40 consulting specialists to meet the exacting requirements of our clients. The LPS Aviation Inc. objective is to provide each client with the best aviation solution in the prevailing conditions, tempered by practical field experience and realistic business expectations. www.lpsaviation.ca

Magma Communications is Canada's leading, full service Internet company, providing exceptional products and services to individuals and organizations around the world.



If your job takes you into hostile working conditions and you need protection, look no further. MAR-VEL offers the most complete selection of diving, marine lifesaving and personal protection equipment and tools to be found anywhere. Whether you are working on the water or under it, MAR-VEL has you covered. If you need tactical equipment or body armor, MAR-VEL offers the latest technology and best performing products available. And if chemical or biological exposure is your concern, MAR-VEL can protect you with products from the world¹s largest manufacturers of protective suits and exposure products. For over a half a century MAR-VEL has constantly sought out the best equipment for our customers and backed it by the best warranties and customer service in the industry. Our mission is to provide the finest equipment available. www.mar-vel.com

Mondial Aviation specializes in transportation solutions to politically, geographically, and naturally challenging locations. The Mondial team has more than 24 years of experience in transporting out-sized cargo and passengers anywhere in the world. We manage the process end-to-end, personally coordinating every step, through understanding and anticipating the special needs of our clients.

Northrop Grumman Corporation provides technologically advanced, innovative products, services and solutions in systems integration, defense electronics, information technology, advanced aircraft, shipbuilding, and space technology. With approximately 120,000 employees and operations in the U.S. and 25 other countries, Northrop Grumman serves U.S. and international military, government and commercial customers. For over 40 years, Northrop Grumman Canada Corporation (NGCC) has produced high-technology electronic systems for aerospace industry, airlines, military agencies and governments around the world. Engineering and logistics services, manufacturing and repair and overhaul are provided in advanced facilities in Toronto, Ontario and Halifax, Nova Scotia. NGCC has developed and offers continuing customer support for a broad range of advanced engineering products. www.northropgrumman.com

O'Dell Engineering Ltd. was founded in 1995 to license from the Canadian Government, develop, market and sell Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion - RSDL. RSDL is a patented liquid that will remove and destroy chemical warfare agents while being completely safe on the skin. O'Dell has industrialized the product, including achieving FDA approval for sale in the United States, selection by the US Military as their next generation skin decontaminant and has made sales to numerous foreign and domestic customers. In 2002 O'Dell was recognized with the highest Federal Partners in Technology Transfer Award for this work. In addition, O'Dell provides custom software/hardware systems for sensitive material tracking applications and it represents select companies in the Canadian market.

www.oerlikon.ca


Oshkosh Truck, manufacturer of the world’s most reliable, combat-proven tactical wheeled vehicles, and DEW Engineering, Canada’s premier defence industry supplier, have joined forces to provide the Department of National Defence with a TLCS (Total Logistics Capability System) for the MSVS program. This powerful team can deliver a TLCS with current production vehicles and all required support equipment on time and within budget. Choose a solution that offers top performance, unmatched reliability and long-term value.

PAMI is a provincial government applied research agency with a 29-year history of developing and testing mechanical equipment and providing technology solutions. Our clients come from the agricultural, automotive, and mining industries. PAMI provides technical support to other government departments such as the Department of National Defence, RCMP, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. PAMI has over $7 million worth of specialized equipment and facilities including a crops processing development centre, environmental chambers, shops and prototype facilities, force and vibration laboratory, certified package testing laboratory, and a 240-acre off-road test track. PAMI is ISO 9001-2000 registered.

Raytheon Canada Limited offers years of experience for comprehensive solutions including: technologies for C4ISR, Precision Engagement and Naval Combat Systems. From Battlefield Command Systems, to Enhanced Position Location Reporting Systems - Raytheon's systems deliver crucial information to the right place at the right time with optimal security and reliability. Raytheon Canada is a world leader in system integration and high technology products, service, and support such as: leading-edge solutions in air traffic management; high frequency surface radar systems; simulators; airborne radar; high precision optical products; free-flow all-electronic highway toll collection systems; and more. Serving Canada’s Armed Forces, in the air, on land and at sea, Raytheon Canada is valuable contributor to the enhanced security of Canada and her allies.

Thales has been a significant contributor to both commercial and military markets in Canada and offshore since 1981. Thales offers the most innovative products and integrated solutions to improve the safety and security of all Canadians. By creating centres of excellence, Thales is able to develop the most competitive and advanced solutions in the following areas: Aerospace: integrated systems for cockpit, cabin and flight controls for regional and business aircraft around the world; Defence & Military: command, control, communications and computer-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) for all forces; night vision systems; Secure Electronic Transactions. Building on proven technological excellence, a commitment to partnership and international presence that is unique in the industry, Thales is solidly positioned in Canada to act as prime contractor on large-scale projects, and to actively pursue involvement in international cooperative programs. www.thalesgroup.com/canada

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Your Night Vision Goggles are a critical asset. We can upgrade your equipment or provide preventive maintenance, calibration or optical alignment of your existing NVGs. Upgraded goggles are guaranteed to be water, and dust proof. Each upgrade operation includes a free calibration and realignment service. Maintenance can include replacement of damaged optics, electronics, and trouble shooting of Electro-Optical, and Opto- Mechanical parts. Almost all electro-optical systems need calibration and re-alignment after a certain period of time in service. Night vision goggles serving in harsh environments with lots of dust and humidity need re-calibration and preventive maintenance every 16 months. Preventive maintenance can extent the life of goggles up to 100%. www.zodioptics.com

 
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