CPI AEROSTRUCTURES The New York-based manufacturer enjoyed its best-ever revenue year in 2009, as sales jumped 23% to $43.9 million and pre-tax profits soared 52% to $5.86 million. Key subcontracts on the Gulfstream G650, Fairchild A-10 (pictured)and Northrop Grumman E-2D programmes drove sales growth, underpinned by "significant" cost cuts. Chief executive Edward Fred forecasts 2010 revenue of $48-51 million, rising to $78-81 million in 2011.

Source: Flight International