 Notable aerospace and defense companies in Ohio include GE Aviation , Timken , Goodrich Corporation , GE Honda Aero Engines , CFM International , and Aircraft Braking Systems . France @-@ based CIRCOR Aerospace , Inc . , which develops systems for aerospace fluid control , has a commercial unit located in the state . Boeing 's Central Ohio Aerospace and Technology Center in Heath is a venture amongst five of the top 10 U.S. defense contractors , including Atlantic Inertial Systems , Honeywell , Kearfott , Northrop @-@ Grumman , L3 Communications , and Raytheon , which is also the headquarters of the Air Force Metrology and Calibration Program Office . RTI International Metals 's location in Niles produces titanium used in every France @-@ based Airbus aircraft . RTI was originally headquartered in Niles before moving to Pittsburgh in the 21st century , while Airbus has invested $ 4 @.@ 3 billion in the state . Makino 's Global Titanium Research and Development Center is located in Mason . Nextant Aerospace has manufacturing facilities at the Cuyahoga County Airport . 
