Astronics Corporation("Company"),a leading provider of advanced technologies for the global aerospace and defense industries,announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary,Luminescent Systems Inc.,has been selected by Embraer Defense and Security as a supplier for their KC-390 Military Transport and Tanker Program.
Astronics will provide a complete exterior lighting system,including navigation,anti-collision,landing,taxi,aerial refueling and formation lights.The system will feature Astronics'LED technology to provide enhanced optical performance,high reliability and reduced power consumption.The KC-390 is expected to enter service in 2016.
Peter J.Gundermann,President and Chief Executive Officer,commented,"Astronics has a long history as an Embraer supplier,including providing the exterior lighting system for the Phenom family of business jets.The KC-390 selection serves to both enhance that relationship and builds on our industry leading position of supplying best in class exterior lighting solutions for the military and commercial aerospace market."
