13 June 2005

"Eurofighter is a significant programme for Smiths. We are providing the latest technologies including aircraft displays and equipment, along with the industry's first direct voice input system," commented John Ferrie, President, Smiths Aerospace.

Smiths Aerospace provides the following equipment for Eurofighter:

• Multi-function head down display

• Right-hand glareshield

• Mission data loader / recorder

• Bulk storage device

• Direct voice input module

• Fuel computer and smart probes

• In-flight refuelling probe

• External fuel tanks

• Flight control actuators

• Combustion chamber outer case

• Auxiliary mounted accessory drive gearbox

• Electrical connectors

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