Embraer, the Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A. is one of the largest aircraft manufacturers in the world.Embraer was founded in 1969 as a government initiative and then privatized on December 7, 1994.Based in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, it was Brazil’s largest exporter from 1999 to 2001 and the second largest in 2002, 2003 and 2004. Embraer also has a production plant and flight testing facility in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo state and maintenance and commercial sites in the USA and commercial offices in France, Singapore and China.On August 19, 1969 under the leadership of the Aeronautics Ministry, the president of the Republic, Arthur da Costa e Silva, signs decree Nº 770, creating Embraer - EmpresaBrasileira de Aeronáutica S.A. Mandated with the serial production of the Bandeirante aircraft, Cel. Ozires Silva became chairman of the first board of directors.In the same year
The Embraer Trademark is created by Artist, designer and painter José Maria Ramis Melquizo.The first prototype of the EMB 200 Ipanema agricultural airplane was made its first flight on July 30, 1970.It was developed by the Aircraft Department (PAR),of the Research and Development Institute (IPD), of the CTA.In January 1971 Embraer launched the high performance glider, the EMB 400 Urupema designed by the CTA,the only glider manufactured by Embraer.September 6, 1971 witnessed the inaugural flight of the EMB 326GB Xavante, a flexiblesingle-turbine aircraft designed by the Italian company Aermacchi,assembled under license in Brazil by Embraer.In 1973 Embraer delivered EMB 110 Bandeirante to the Brazilian Air Force and first Commercial Aviation EMB 110 Bandeirante to Transbrasil.On October 22, 1975, the company's first pressurized aircraft, the Xingu, made its inaugural flight.Its first combat aircraft, the Tucano, which made its inaugural flight on December 16, 1980. In July, 1981, Embraer joined the AMX Program, which purpose was to establish a partnership to develop a subsonic fighter. Together with Aeritalia (current Alenia Aeronautica) and Aermacchi, Embraer worked on the development of the AMX fighter, which was later used to replace old military aircraft in Italy and Brazil. The first Brazilian AMX made its inaugural flight on October 16, 1985.The CBA 123 Vector,turboprop aircraft with a passenger capcity of 19, developed in partnership with FMA (current Lockheed Martin Aircraft Argentina), made its inaugural flight on July 30,1990.On December 7, 1994, Embraer was privatized.Along with other companies such as Parker Hannifin, Allison Engine Company, and Honeywell Embraer designed ,and produced regional jet ERJ 145 and aircrafts based on the ERJ 145 platform (ERJ 135, ERJ 140, Legacy, 145 AEW&C, 145 RS/AGS and P-99).Military trainer and light attack aircraft, the Super Tucano or ALX by Embraer flew for the first time on June 2, 1999. The Embraer 170, the first model from its E jet series was made on February 19, 2002.Embraer business jets are the Lineage 1000, the Embraer Legacy 600, the Phenom 100 and the Phenom 300. On April 19, 2007, Embraer announced it was considering the production of twin-engine, jet-powered military transport, the Embraer C-390. three Brazilian investment groups (Previ and Sistel pension funds and Bozano Group) are the largest share holders of the company.

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Williams International is the world leader in the development, manufacture and support of small gas turbine engines. Founded by Dr. Sam B. Williams as Williams Research Corporation, in 1955 its contract was for an experimental gas turbine for a marine outboard.Williams International is privately owned, and its headquarters are in Walled Lake, Michigan.A second facility in Ogden, Utah, is the most modern and efficient design-to-production gas turbine facility in the world. William internationals FJ44-4 Engine powers Cessna CJ4 aircraft.Adam A700,ATG Javelin,Cirrus the-jet,Diamond D-Jet
Excel Sport Jet,Spectrum 33 and ,Epic Elite are powered by F 33 engines.

A major part of safety on an airfield is to have markings and signs that are visable and accurate.

On the other hand if we do not understand what the markings and signs mean then visible and accurate are Irrelevant. To assist with this Issue we have a nice PDF file for you to download.

Understanding Airfield Markings & Signs (PDF)

Established in 1967, and based in Haifa, Israel ,Elbit Systems develops, manufacture and integrate advanced, high-performance defense electronic and electro-optic systems for customers throughout the world. they also manufacture avionic and aero structure products for the commercial aviation market.Elbit's major subsidiaries and affiliated companies include Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Industries Elop (Elop), Elbit Systems of America (ESA) Cyclone Aviation Products (Cyclone), Silver Arrow, Ortek and Elisra.

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PZL-ŚWIDNIK SA is a polish aerospace company originally established in 1951 as WSK Świdnik. In 1957 it was renamed to WSK "PZL-Świdnik".They used to manufacture control surfaces and wings for a jet fighter MIG-15.In 1954 "PZL-Świdnik" started producing helicopters such as SM-1 and SM-2 .They also manufactured helicopters such as Mil Mi-1 and Mil Mi-2 in the following years under Soviet license.In 1964 the license Mi-2 , light twin-turbine helicopter production was commenced. PZL-Kania (PZL Kitty Hawk)helicopter , was designed based on Mi-2.PZL-Sokół was a multipurpose helicopter is offered in the following versions: passenger, VIP, transport, cargo-lifter, police, medevac, EMS, SAR-mountain, SAR-sea, military. In 1994 Quality System according to ISO9001 was implemented. In 2000 the company was granted Quality System Certificate AQAP-110 (NATO standard) and Certificate of Recognition of the Company’s Ability for Production and Design in Accordance with JAR 21 part G and JA.It also produces a light helicopter, the PZL SW-4 Puszczyk. They also manufactures aviation elements: fuselages and its components, center wing boxes, door mechanisms, control surfaces, fire protection linings to some major aerospace companies such as Aerospatiale, Eurocopter, Agusta, Latecoere, Dassault, Ratier-Figeac, Snecma, and Boeing.PZL-Świdnik SA also manufactures gliders and in 1999 the PZL I-23 four seat full composite aircraft performed its first flight.

BAE Systems is 3rd largest global defense companyengaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defense and aerospace systems in the air, on land and at sea.British Aerospace was formed as a statutory corporation on 29 April 1977 as a result of the Aircraft and Shipbuilders Industries Act.BAE Systems was formed on 30 November 1999, following the merger of The General Electric Company’s (GEC) defence arm, Marconi Electronic Systems, with British Aerospace.Lockheed Martin Control Systems (LMCS) was acquired by BAE Systems in April 2000. LMCS manufactured electronic control systems for aircraft, spacecraft and the transportation industry.Boeing Commercial Electronics was purchased by BAE Systems on 30 June 2004.BAE Systems is teamed with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to deliver the F-35 Lightning II .It will be the world’s most advanced combat aircraft and the first and only stealthy, supersonic, multi-role fighter. The F-35 is being developed for the US Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps to replace the A-10, the AV-8B Harrier, F-26 and the F/A-18 Hornet, and for the UK’s Royal Air Force and Royal Navy, to replace the Harrier and Sea Harrier.

MTU is Germany's leading manufacturer of engine modules and components and of complete aero engines.They are involved in the fields of development, manufacture and repair of commercial and military engines. Previously owned by Daimler Chrysler, MTU is now a subsidiary of KOHLBERG KRAVIS ROBERTS since 2004.MTU Aero Engines is headquartered in Munich where engines are assembled and components manufactured for shipment to the big engine OEMs. MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg specializes in the maintenance of engines in the small to medium thrust and power categories, as well as industrial gas turbines. It provides service support for Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A, JT15D, PW200, PW300 and PW500 and General Electric CF34 family engines.Based in Richmond, British Columbia,MTU Maintenance Canada is the largest provider of independent commercial engine services.Founded in 1998,MTU Maintenance Canada is a maintenance organization approved by the FAA, Transport Canada and other aviation authorities. MTU Maintenance Zhuhai, PR Chinais a 50-50 joint venture of MTU Aero Engines and China Southern Airlines, China’s largest carrier.MTU Aero Engines North America (MTU AENA) manufactures components for joint MTU/Pratt & Whitney engines like the PW6000 and GP7000 and produces primarily rotating components such as blisks (IBRs), disks, seals and shafts. It has two locations near East Hartford, Connecticut.MTU owned Vericor Power Systems, Alpharetta, U.S.A.designs, develops, manufactures and supports gas turbine-based power solutions for marine propulsion, mechanical drive and electrical power generator applications.

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