EAST AURORA, N.Y., May 15, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Astronics Corporation , a leading provider of advanced technologies for the global aerospace and defense industries, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Astronics Luminescent Systems, Inc., has been selected by Learjet Inc., a subsidiary of Bombardier, to supply the illuminated instrument panels for its newly introduced Learjet 70* and Learjet 75* light business jets.
Peter J. Gundermann, President and Chief Executive Officer of Astronics, commented, "Being selected as a supplier for the new Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircraft speaks to our best-in-class technology and the strong relationship we have built with Learjet over the years. We believe the quality and performance of our cockpit lighting products complements the innovative flight decks Learjet designs into their aircraft."
Astronics will provide a complete suite of instruments panels that are illuminated with light emitting diodes (LEDs) which provide increased reliability while reducing power consumption.
ABOUT ASTRONICS CORPORATION
Astronics Corporation is a leader in advanced, high-performance lighting, electrical power and automated test systems for the global aerospace and defense industries. Astronics' strategy is to develop and maintain positions of technical leadership in its chosen aerospace and defense markets, to leverage those positions to grow the amount of content and volume of product it sells to those markets and to selectively acquire businesses with similar technical capabilities that could benefit from its leadership position and strategic direction. Astronics Corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp., Ballard Technology, Inc., DME Corporation and Luminescent Systems Inc., have a reputation for high-quality designs, exceptional responsiveness, strong brand recognition and best-in-class manufacturing practices. For more information on Astronics and its products, visit www.Astronics.com where the Company routinely posts information.
*Learjet, Learjet 70, and Learjet 75 are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.
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