James D. Knight

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. engages in designing and manufacturing aerostructures for both commercial and defense aircraft. Its products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components. It also provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS.

Piper Aircraft, Inc. provides single and twin-engine aircrafts. The single-engine M-Class series – the M600, M500, M350, and Matrix – offers businesses and individuals elegant performance and value. The Twin Class Seneca V and Seminole balance proven performance, efficiency, and simplicity in twin-engine aircraft. The Trainer Class Archer TX/LX, Archer DX, Arrow, Seminole and Seneca V aircraft form the most complete technically-advanced line of pilot training aircraft. The company was founded by William T. Piper in 1937 and is headquartered in Vero Beach, PA.

Covalence Specialty Materials Corp. manufactures rubber and plastic products. It produces a wide range of products, including polyethylene-based plastic films, industrial tapes, medical specialties, packaging, heat-shrinkable coatings and specialty laminates. The firm also produces trash bags, duct tape and niche laminated and coated products. The company is headquartered in Bedminster, NJ.

Lowenstein Sandler LLP provides legal services. It offers services in the fields of bankruptcy, financial reorganization, creditors’ rights, corporate law, employment and labor, employee benefits, executive compensation, investment management, hedge funds, litigation, real estate, and more. The company was founded by Alan V. Lowenstein in 1961 and is headquartered in Roseland, NJ.

Pilkington Optronics Ltd manufactures electro-optical systems and components for applications within military and civil markets. The company is based in Saint Asaph, UK. The British company is a subsidiary of TSA SAS (Paris) and ultimately controlled by the Government of France. Pilkington Optronics was acquired by TSA SAS (Paris) from Pilkington Plc on May 01, 2000 for $10.02 million.

Hexcel Composites Ltd. manufactures structural materials. It offers products and services of material solutions including carbonl fiber, reinforcement fabrics to pre-impregnated material, honeycomb core, tooling materials and finished aircraft structure. The company was incorporated on June 19, 1995 and is headquartered in Duxford, the United Kingdom.

Part of Hexcel Corp., Hexcel Holdings (UK) Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in Cambridge, UK.

Part of Hexcel Corp., Hexcel (U.K.) Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in Cambridge, UK.

Part of Hexcel Corp., Hexcel Europe Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in Cambridge, UK.

Part of Hexcel Corp., Hexcel Overseas is an investment holding British company. The company is based in Cambridge, UK.

Part of Hexcel Corp., Hexcel Composites GmbH is a leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber reinforcements and resin systems, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry. The company is based in Stade, Germany. Hexcel Composites manufactures and markets lightweight, high strength composite structures and assemblies for commercial and military aircraft, helicopter and jets. The CEOs are Luis Enrique Sevilla Portero, Patrick Joseph Winterlich, Thierry Philippe Merlot. The German company was founded in 1996.

Hexcel Reinforcements UK Ltd. engages in the manufacture of composite reinforcements. It specializes in the production of lightweight carbon fiber multiaxials and engineered glass fiber and aramid fibers. It caters to the following industries: wind energy, marine, automotive, and sports. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Narborough, the United Kingdom.

Part of Hexcel Corp., Hexcel Fibers SASU is a manufacturer of artificial and synthetic fibers. The company is based in Dagneux, France. The French company was founded in 2007. Vincent Beynier has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

Artel LLC provides satellite and terrestrial network communications and infrastructure solutions. It offers information and telecom technology solutions such as life-cycle process, strategic business analysis, provision of operations, administration and management services. The company was founded by Abbas Yazdani in 1986 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

Raytheon Systems Ltd. designs, develops, and manufactures advanced electronic products and systems. Its aerospace electronics offerings include air traffic control systems, command and control systems, navigation systems, and identification friend or foe systems. The company also makes power and control products such as motor drives, power supplies, circuit boards, and semiconductors. It provides aircraft repair, maintenance and modification services, logistics support, and project management services. The company is headquartered in Harlow, the United Kingdom.

Part of Gooding Consumer Electronics Ltd., GEC Marconi Ltd. is a British company that specializes in the development, manufacture, supply, and installation of capital electronics equipment. The company is based in Stanmore, UK. GEC Marconi was acquired by Gooding Consumer Electronics Ltd. on August 01, 1994.

Honeywell Aerospace provides integrated avionics, engines, systems and services for aircraft manufacturers. The firm's products include avionics and electronics, air transport systems, business and general aviation systems, defense electronics, fasteners and hardware, bearings, electrical and electromechanical components, seals, pneumatic systems and components, hydraulic systems, integrated environmental control systems, wheel and brake products, auxiliary power units, ground power units, propulsion engines, space systems and services and microelectronics. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Rockport Healthcare Group, Inc. engages in the management and operation of healthcare networks. It consists of healthcare providers and medical suppliers and acts as a preferred provider organization. The company was founded on May 4, 1992 and is headquartered in Washington, VA.

Ariba, Inc. provides collaborative business commerce solutions. Its solutions include spend and supplier management, spend analysis, financial supply chain management, sourcing, contract management, supply chain collaboration and invoice management. The company was founded by Keith J. Krach, Robert J. Desantis, Paul Hegarty, Edward P. Kinsey, Robert D. Lent, Boris Putanec and Paul C. M. Touw in 1996 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. manufactures and provides aerospace technology equipment and solutions. It is a conglomerate of aerospace related businesses focused primarily on aircraft leasing, manufacturing, services, airports and education. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

GE Aviation Systems North America produces commercial and military jet engines and components as well as integrated digital, electric power, and mechanical systems for aircraft. It also maintains a service network for the support of its offerings. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

The Aerospace Industries Association has been advocating for the aerospace industry for over 100 years. The private company is based in Arlington, VA. Eric K. Fanning has been the CEO of the company since 2018. With over 300 member companies, the organization is led by CEO-level officers who work to strengthen the industry's ability to support America's national security and economy. The association advocates for effective federal investments, innovative technologies, policies that enhance competitiveness, and a diverse workforce. AIA also helps its nearly 340 members improve the safety of air transportation, make it more secure, and drive exploration and innovation.