Sean D. Kennedy

Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides scheduled air transportation services. The firm's services include planning and booking, deals, travel information, gifts and products, and mileage plans. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

American Airlines, Inc. engages in the provision of airline transportation services. It offers travel insurance, email subscriptions, group and meeting travel and business programs services. The company was founded by C. R. Smith on April 15, 1926 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

AirTran Airways, Inc. provides passenger air transportation services. It operates flights to various domestic and international destinations in the United States, Aruba, the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Orbitz, Inc. provides internet travel arrangements and services. The firm offers leisure and business travelers. It also deals on lodging, car rentals, cruises, vacation packages and other travel. Orbitz is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Vinson & Elkins LLP provides legal services. It maintains civil practice, covering areas such as litigation, public policy, transaction, and energy law. The firm serves the clients including companies from the aviation, energy, financial services, health care, and technology industries. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

World Business Chicago provides economic data and statistical assistance services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Horizon Air Industries, Inc. operates a fleet of aircraft including turboprops and regional jets. The company integrates many of its flights with those of sister company Alaska Airlines. It flies from hubs in Boise, Idaho; Portland, Oregon; and Seattle. The company was founded by Milton Kuolt in September, 1981 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

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.

ANPC, Inc. manufactures transponder-based precision approach and surveillance aids for civilian and military applications. It provides airspace safety, efficiency, and capacity to users of aviation through state-of-the-art tracking and guidance. The firm offers landing systems, air traffic management and navigation services. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Hood River, OR.

GOOSE Capital, Inc. is a group of Fortune 500 executives, industry leaders, and serial entrepreneurs who invest in early stage ventures. The private company is based in Houston, TX. The company focuses on deep tech and tough tech startups and offer high-growth opportunities to these companies.

Part of A&H Worldwide LLC, Avports LLC is a leading airport operations and management company in the United States. The company currently manages 11 airports in the US, located in seven different states. The company is based in Dulles, VA. Jorge Roberts has been the CEO of the company since 2019. The company has a 96-year track record and over 650 employees. Avports is the most experienced American-owned and based airport manager and operator, providing third-party airport management services for small and medium-sized airport owners. Avports was founded in 1927 as the airport infrastructure operator division of Pan American World Airways.

Flight Partners Management LLC (Flight Partners Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2002 by Jeffery Alan Smisek. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is a trade association that represents around 300 airlines, accounting for 83% of total air traffic. The private company is based in Montreal, CA, and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The Canadian company provides carriers with a single dataset of airline sales, market, and itinerary data through its DDS. This data is aggregated from multiple sources, including data contributed by carriers, the Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) transactions, and ARCs Area Settlement Plan (ASP) transactions, making it the most comprehensive and accurate of its kind. IATA supports many areas of aviation activity and helps formulate industry policy on critical aviation issues. William Matthew Walsh has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry operates as a museum. It conduct exhibitions in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

United Airlines, Inc. engages in the provision of passenger airline transportation services. It offers business products, United Airlines credit cards, premier access travel services, gift certificates, gift registry, travel products, and trip insurance. The company was founded by Walter T. Varney in 1934 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.