GE-Aviation is a leading transatlantic aerospace equipment and systems company, global provider of innovative solutions to builders and operators of military and civil aircraft and engines, from fighters and transport to large civil, regional and business jets. Formerly the British-owned Smiths Aerospace, the company designs and produces integrated avionics equipment for the military and the civilian aviation industry. Its products are integrated into virtually every American and British military aircraft. It is a supplier to both Boeing and Airbus, providing equipment on all large civil aircraft and to regional and business jet manufacturers. The company holds key positions on the F-35 JSF, 767 Tanker Transport, F-22, F/A-18E/F, F16 Block 60, Eurofighter Typhoon and the Apache helicopter, as well as transport and special mission aircraft. The company employs more than 1,300 at its headquarters in Grand Rapids, Mich.