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''Note: This is a sub-section of [[GEC]]
1969 A major reorganisation of [[AEI]] and [[English Electric Co|English Electric]] was carried out after they were acquired by [[GEC]]. In electronics, [[GEC-Marconi Electronics]] was created with 4 subsidiaries, on which was '''Marconi-Elliott Avionics Systems'''. It included [[Marconi Co|Marconi's]] aeronautical division, [[Elliott Flight Automation]], [[Elliott Automation Radar Systems]] and [[Marconi Co|Marconi's]] electro-optical systems division<ref>The Times, 8 August 1969</ref>.   
1969 A major reorganisation of [[AEI]] and [[English Electric Co|English Electric]] was carried out after they were acquired by [[GEC]]. In electronics, [[GEC-Marconi Electronics]] was created with 4 subsidiaries, on which was '''Marconi-Elliott Avionics Systems'''. It included [[Marconi Co|Marconi's]] aeronautical division, [[Elliott Flight Automation]], [[Elliott Automation Radar Systems]] and [[Marconi Co|Marconi's]] electro-optical systems division<ref>The Times, 8 August 1969</ref>.   


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1984 Renamed '''GEC Avionics Limited'''.
1984 Renamed '''GEC Avionics Limited'''.


1990 Take-over of [[Ferranti]] creating '''GEC Ferranti'''
1990 Acquired the defence radar parts of [[Ferranti]] creating '''GEC Ferranti'''


1998 Renamed '''Marconi Avionics''', part of the renamed defence arm, [[Marconi Electronic Systems|Marconi Electronic Systems (MES)]].
1998 Renamed '''Marconi Avionics''', part of the renamed defence arm, [[Marconi Electronic Systems|Marconi Electronic Systems (MES)]].

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Note: This is a sub-section of GEC

1969 A major reorganisation of AEI and English Electric was carried out after they were acquired by GEC. In electronics, GEC-Marconi Electronics was created with 4 subsidiaries, on which was Marconi-Elliott Avionics Systems. It included Marconi's aeronautical division, Elliott Flight Automation, Elliott Automation Radar Systems and Marconi's electro-optical systems division[1].

1978 Renamed Marconi Avionics Limited.

1984 Renamed GEC Avionics Limited.

1990 Acquired the defence radar parts of Ferranti creating GEC Ferranti

1998 Renamed Marconi Avionics, part of the renamed defence arm, Marconi Electronic Systems (MES).


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Sources of Information

  1. The Times, 8 August 1969