Astronics Corporation released that its wholly-owned subsidiary Astronics Luminescent Systems, has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide exterior lighting for the Boeing 737 MAX. Astronics will supply a full suite of products that provide the position, navigation and anti-collision lighting functions for the aircraft. The lights will utilize light emitting diodes (LEDs) to provide an industry leading combination of increased reliability and reduced power consumption.
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Astronics Corporation to supply exterior lighting system for Boeing 737 MAX
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