GE to acquire Smiths Aerospace for $4.8 billion

GE said it will acquire Smiths Aerospace for $4.8 billion in cash, combining its aircraft engine business with Smiths' broad array of avionics equipment and components, under terms of a blockbuster agreement announced by the companies Monday. "The acquisition will broaden GE's offerings for aviation...

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