GE is a world leader in High Lift Systems and has expertise in all aspects of Primary Flight Control for all platform types, including military fighters, rotorcraft and commercial aircraft

Smiths High Lift technology includes Geared Rotary Actuators, Carbon Fiber Drive Shafts, and innovative No-Back and Wing Tip Brake solutions.

GE was recently selected by Boeing to supply its 787 with a complete High Lift system.

GE offers a full range of capabilities that capitalize on emerging technologies, such as Electro Hydrostatic Actuation (EHA), Integrated Actuator Packages (IAP) and Electro Mechanical Actuators (EMA).

GE's unique expertise in both electronic and mechanical systems gives it the ability to offer Flight Control Systems with integrated Control Electronics, Remote Electronic Units (REU), and Remote Interface Units (RIU).

GE Flight Controls has strong prospects for growth in the military market with UAV/UCAVs and in the commercial market with the increased sale of integrated systems .