13 June 2005

About the Concentrator and Multiplexer for Video: The unit provides treatment and switching of video signals to permit display of various video functions on the primary cockpit displays. Inputs include taxi aid video, cockpit door surveillance, smoke detection video (cargo and avionics bay), cabin video and airport navigation chart graphics. Smiths Aerospace is developing a similar system for the C-130 AMP and is evaluating additional opportunities. The unit is being developed and manufactured at Smiths' facilities in Michigan and Florida.

Smiths systems on the A380: From 2006, when the first aircraft are delivered to the airlines, these contracts are expected to generate more than $1 billion for Smiths over the lifetime of the programme.

Smiths systems on the A380 include:

• Landing gear extension and retraction system

• Landing gear actuation

• Air generation system actuators

• Wing flap & slat actuation

• Fabricated assemblies for the wing structure

• Video switching multiplexer

About Smiths: Smiths Aerospace, a part of Smiths Group plc, is a leading transatlantic aerospace systems and equipment company, with more than 10,000 employees and $2 billion revenues worldwide. The company holds key positions in the supply chains of all major military and civil aircraft and engine manufacturers and are world-leaders in digital computing, electrical power, mechanical systems, engine components and Systems Customer Services. www.geaviationsystems.com