TRW Aeronautical Systems (OLD)

TRW Aerospace & Information Systems (Aerospace & Information Systems), an operating unit of TRW Inc., is a world leader in space systems, aeronautical systems, systems engineering services, information technology, defence and intelligence systems, and telecommunications. With sales of approximately $6 billion, Aerospace & Information Systems provides a broad range of products currently in use around the globe by defence, federal, and civil markets, and by engineers and scientists located at the company's 38 research and development centres. TRW Aeronautical Systems (Lucas Aerospace) is a leading supplier to the global aerospace industry. Its products and services support every major civil and military aerospace programme in the western world, from helicopters to the latest generation of commercial and military jets. Technology leadership and exceptional operational performance are the key drivers that have given TRW its competitive edge in the supply of aircraft systems. TRW engine controls, flight controls, avionics systems, electric power generation and management systems, cargo systems, or hoists and winches can be found on practically any Western aircraft. TRW Inc. has annual sales revenue of $19billion with some 102,000 employees". The TRW Aeronautical Systems facility in Hemel Hempstead designs and manufactures electrical power generation systems for both civil and military applications and relocating to a purpose built state-of-the-art facility in Pitstone Green (Buckinghamshire) late July 2002.