Group Managing Director
Dr John Ferrie CBE

Description
Smiths Aerospace has two business units: Smiths Aerospace Systems and Smiths Aerospace Components. The first designs, manufactures and provides in-service support for digital, electrical and mechanical systems for military and commercial aircraft; the second supplies high-value components to the principal aircraft engine manufacturers. Across the division, military sales account for 54% and commercial for 46%.

Employees
10,900

Principal operating regions
Manufacturing is concentrated in the US and UK.

Contribution to 2006 Group sales

Key customers
Customers include major airframe platform and engine manufacturers worldwide, and, for service and support, defence departments and airlines.