“This world record attempt and our environmental schools program with The Royal Geographical Society are only possible with the generous support of our sponsors.

Not only do they give us financial support, many also give us logistical help during the trip. They also give us encouragement in the run-up to, and during the trip. I am extremely grateful to each and every one of them for their support.”

Jennifer Murray

Bell Helicopter
We at Bell Helicopter wish to extend our best to Jennifer and Colin for a successful and safe trip on their flying adventure. May their dedication, training and aviation skills all combine to provide a "routine" world record setting flight. As a leading provider of helicopters around the world, Bell Helicopter recognizes the value of a safe and reliable aircraft, whatever the mission. We are pleased Jennifer and Colin have selected Bell Helicopter as the provider of their helicopter. In doing so, we know that Jennifer and Colin will be flying one of the finest helicopters in the world today!" Mike Blake, Bell Helicopter Textron, Executive VP & COO Commercial Programs & Services.
To find out more about Bell Helicopter Textron, visit www.bellhelicopter.com

Shell Aviation
Shell Aviation supplies the highest quality products and services to the aviation industry worldwide. We supply to the private pilot as well as the largest global airlines operating in more than 1300 locations in over 80 countries. We are pleased to be supporting Jennifer & Colin in their record-breaking trip by providing free fuel and lubricants along the journey and helping to raise awareness of our global charity SOS Children's Villages. If you are interested in finding out more about the products and services that Shell Aviation supply please visit www.shell.com/aviation

Techtronic Industries Ltd
Techtronic Industries is a proud sponsor of the Polar First project.  As a leading manufacturer of power tools, TTI has delivered many ‘breakthrough’ products that have advanced the entire construction industry, especially Milwaukee Power Tool’s new lithium-ion battery technology.  We believe this trip will also provide a breakthrough opportunity for students to learn more about the environment and to witness the determination and commitment it takes to set a world record.  To find out more about Techtronic Industries, visit www.ttigroup.com or www.milwaukeetool.com

Albras and Alunorte
Albras and Alunorte wish Jennifer Murray and Colin Bodill success in completing their record-breaking helicopter expedition around the world via the North and South  Poles. We are also delighted to be involved in the Polar First Schools' Programme and believe that their stopovers in different countries along their route will give schools and children world wide the opportunity to share this great adventure and journey.
 
Albras and Alunorte hope that Jennifer and Colin will succeed in completing their journey in 2007 and look forward to welcoming them at Albras, the biggest aluminium smelter in Latin America, and Alunorte, the biggest alumina refinery in the world. To find out more about Albras visit www.albras.net . To find out more about Alunorte visit www.alunorte.net .
 

Royal Geographical Society
The Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers (RGS-IBG) is working with Jennifer and Colin to develop an exciting online educational resource for teachers and students around the world called Passport to the Poles. It is built around their record breaking trip. The Society wishes them every success in their endeavour.
 
The RGS-IBG is a learned society and professional body which has been advancing and evolving geographical science since 1830 and is the most active of the scholarly geographical societies in the world. The Society is a leading provider of support for geographical education including award winning topical resources for schools. The materials developed in partnership with Polar First will help teachers and students to share understanding of the world’s diversity and the impact of people in different parts of the world on the global system. To find out more, visit www.rgs.org 

Jeppesen
Jeppesen, the world’s foremost provider of aeronautical information, is pleased to support Jennifer Murray in her quest to complete the first Polar helicopter flight by supplying her with JeppView electronic Airway Manual charts and FliteStar PC-based flight planning software. To find out more about these products visit http://www.jeppesen.com/

Chelton Flight Systems
Chelton Flight Systems’ FlightLogic is the #1 selling synthetic vision Electronic Flight Instrument System that allows pilots to safely and confidently fly the most challenging missions. The EFIS will be providing the Polar First team primary flight and navigation displays as well as flight management and data recording. To find out more, link to http://www.cheltonflightsystems.com/

Blue Sky Network
Blue Sky Network is a pioneer in affordable, global satellite flight following and communications for the aviation industry, offering products from full-featured asset tracking solutions to entry-level SATCOM voice solutions. We are pleased to support Jennifer and Colin on Polar First, with the installation of our D1000 equipment on-board the helicopter, supported by our proprietary SkyRouter information network. The equipment and network coverage will provide position reporting throughout the duration of the flight, allowing well-wishers to track Polar First’s progress on SkyRouter.com. Blue Sky Network provides global coverage through the Iridium Satellite System, including monthly per minute voice and data plans, pre-paid calling cards, individual monthly SkyRouter packet data plans, and fleet plans for SkyRouter packet data. The company is dedicated to unsurpassed customer service, including technical support 24-hours-per-day. To find out more visit www.blueskynetwork.com 

Free Flight Systems
Free Flight Systems, Ltd. was founded in 2001 after purchasing the Business and Commuter Avionics Division from Trimble Navigation. We are located in Waco, TX and have continued the excellence in products and services set by Trimble. We have over 100 years of combined experience in Satellite Navigation equipment, and are please to offer Jennifer Murray the reliability of our top Radar Altimeter as she embarks on this amazing journey. FreeFlight also offer products such as the 2101 Series GPS Systems (now with TAWS/EGPWS interfaces), the 1201 GPS WAAS Sensor, TRA 3000/3500 with the TRI 20/40, as well as a two and five channel selective calling decoder (Jet Call 2 & 5). We are also working with the FAA on the Capstone Phase II program to increase flight safety worldwide.
For more information of Free Flight Systems, visit http://www.freeflightsystems.com/

Shadin Avionics
We at Shadin Avionics are thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of this record breaking event and proud that Shadin’s Miniflo-L will make the record breaking journey from pole to pole with the Polar First team. Since 1978, Shadin Avionics has specialized in the design, manufacture, support and distribution of Fuel Flow Systems, Engine stribution of Fuel FLow Systems, Engine Trend Monitoring (ETM), Altitude Management Systems, Air Data Computers (ADC), Converters and other instrumentation for turbine, piston and rotor craft for the military, general and corporate aviation markets. For more information please visit www.shadin.com.

Garmin
We are honoured to have the opportunity to promote our name worldwide with such an auspicious, daring and courageous adventure. We have supported Jennifer in various challenges and continue to support her and Colin with our top line avionics that will guide them safely to all their destinations. Their ability to attract attention to the different causes around the world leads us to believe we are backing the right team. Our best wishes go to Jennifer and Colin and the whole of the Polar First team.

Bose Corporation
Bose Corporation was founded in 1964 by Dr. Amar G. Bose. Bose Corporation is privately held with annual sales of more then $1 billion; 100 percent of profits are reinvested in the company's growth and development. Bose loudspeakers are the best selling in the United States and throughout the world. The Bose goal is to create products that combine high technology with simplicity and small size to create the best possible sound systems that are easy to use and accessible to all consumers. Building on the legacy of several aviation headset introductions over the years, Bose introduced the improved Aviation Headset X with new advanced electronics and improved ergonomic design, making it more convenient and easier to use. We feel the improvements that have been introduced for the Headset X will be ideal for Jennifer's Polar flight adventure; providing unsurpassed comfort, acclaimed noise reduction and the ability for her to concentrate more on her flying on this next great adventure. To find out more about Bose, visit http://www.bose.co.uk/

Iridium Satellite
Iridium Satellite LLC is the only provider of truly global satellite voice and data solutions with complete coverage of the earth (including oceans, airways and Polar Regions). Through a constellation of 66 low-earth orbiting (LEO) satellites operated by The Boeing Company, Iridium delivers essential communications services to and from remote areas where no other form of communication is available. The service is ideally suited for industries such as maritime, aviation, government/military, emergency/humanitarian services, mining, forestry, oil & gas and heavy construction. Iridium currently provides service to the U.S. Department of Defense under a multi-year contract. Iridium works with more than 40 seasoned service partners to sell and support the service globally. For more information, please visit www.iridium.com or call 866-947-4348 (in the U.S.); +1 480-752-5155 (internationally).

Hays Aviation
The team at Hays Aviation extends our best wishes to Jennifer and Colin for the successful completion of this great rotorcraft adventure. Hays Aviation, a Hays company, is proud to be the risk consultant and insurance broker for the Polar First event and has worked with Bell Helicopter and the Polar First team to help minimize the risks associated with this trip and ensure a safe outcome. To learn more about Hays Companies and how we can help you with your rismk management, insurance and benefits needs, visit http://www.hayscompanies.com/

 
Gander Mountain
Everyone at Gander Mountain wishes Jennifer Murray and Colin Bodill success in their quest to be the first to fly a helicopter around the world via the North and South Poles. Our motto at Gander Mountain is, "We Live Outdoors".  Jennifer and Colin embody that sprit and are bringing their thrilling experience to a new generation who will be entrusted with the outdoors we love so much.

Gander Mountain is the nation's largest retail network of stores for hunting, fishing, camping, marine and outdoor lifestyle products and services. Since 1960, the Gander Mountain brand has offered an expanding assortment of competitively priced outdoor equipment, technical apparel and footwear, as well as gunsmith, archery, ATV and marine services. For more information visit http://www.gandermountain.com/

Air Covers
Air Covers design and manufacture helicopter covers for aircraft operating all over the world, including some of the most hostile environments on earth – deserts, the tropics, the North Sea and the Arctic. All of us at Air Covers are delighted and inspired to have been chosen to supply one of the world’s greatest helicopter expeditions. The team of Jennifer Murray, Colin Bodill and their Bell 407 has inspired us at Air Covers to develop custom protective covers from fabrics created for the extreme conditions they will experience on their journey. We wish Jennifer and Colin every success and may they continue to inspire the spirit of adventure and uncompromising excellence in all of us. Visit our website at http://www.coptercovers.com/ to find out more.

White Rose Aviation
White Rose Aviation are the experts in obtaining overflight and landing permits worldwide. Backed by nearly 30 years aviation experience, 20 years specialising in obtaining clearances makes White Rose Aviation the logical choice - and we're delighted to be helping Jennifer and Colin achieve their world record. For more information visit our website http://www.whiteroseaviation.co.uk/