Sponsors :: Strategy Awards 2012

	CFM: The Power of Flight CFM International (CFM) is the world’s leading supplier of commercial aircraft engines. To date, the company has delivered nearly 23,000engines to more than 500 commercial and military operators worldwide. In addition to the highly successful CFM56 product line, CFM is developing the advanced LEAPengine, an entirely new designthat has been selected to power the Airbus A320neo (new engine option) the Boeing 737 MAXandCOMAC’s C919 150-passenger aircraft, all scheduled to enter commercial service in the 2016 / 2017 time frame. CFM is a 50/50 joint company between Snecma (Safran group) and General Electric Company. The partnership agreement, originally signed in 1974, has been extended to the year 2040. CFM, CFM56, LEAP,and the CFM Logo, are all trademarks of CFM International.

	DFW International Airport, with more capacity than any other U.S. airport, is the 4th-busiest airport in the world and serves more than 56 million passengers annually. Easy transfers between the Airport’s five terminals are available on Skylink, DFW’s high-speed train. Take advantage of DFW International Airport, the premier global air transportation gateway. www.dfwairport.com

	The Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) is a family of 70- to 90-seat next-generation regional jets being developed by Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation. By featuring state-of-the-art aerodynamic design, noise analysis technologies and a game-changing engine, the MRJ will significantly cut fuel consumption, noise, and emissions. By offering both top-class operational economy and outstanding cabin comfort, the MRJ improves airline competitiveness and profitability. The MRJ will have a four-abreast seat configuration, large overhead bins, and feature an innovative slim seat offering heightened passenger comfort. Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation is capitalized at 100 billion yen, with financing furnished by, among others, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Toyota Motor Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

	We are the world’s leading specialists in air transport communications and IT solutions. We deliver and manage business solutions for airlines, airports, GDSs, governments and other customers over the world’s most extensive network, which forms the communications backbone of the global air transport industry. Created and owned by the air transport community, SITA is the community’s dedicated partner for information and communications technology. As a team of industry experts, our know-how is based on working with customers across the global air transport community. Almost every airline and airport in the world does business with SITA With a customer service team of over 2,200 staff around the world, we invest significantly in achieving best-in-class customer service, providing integrated local and global support for both our communications and IT application services. For further information go to www.sita.aero.
	Over the last 35 years, Tampa International Airport has strived to become the world-class facility we know today and it has grown to become one of the preeminent airports in the world. To remain a leader in the aviation industry Tampa International Airport continues to improve the Airport's infrastructure.