GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, components and integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft. GE Aviation has a global service network to support these offerings. ----- GE Aviation is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, components, and integrated systems. Headquartered in Evendale, Ohio, outside Cincinnati, GE Aviation is among the top aircraft engine suppliers, and offers engines for the majority of commercial aircraft. GE Aviation is part of the General Electric conglomerate, which is one of the world's largest corporations. The division operated under the name of General Electric Aircraft Engines or GEAE until September 2005. It offers engines, systems, and services for commercial, military, business, and general aviation aircrafts. GE Aviation's main competitors in the engine market are Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney. GE operates a joint venture with SNECMA of France, and CFM International.