Astronics Launches Lightweight Max-Viz 1400 High Resolution Enhanced Vision System East Aurora, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2014 — Astronics Corporation has introduced a low-priced, higher resolution Max-Viz 1400 Enhanced Vision System for fixed and rotor wing general aviation platforms that enhances safety in obscured visibility during day or night operations. The Company expects FAA Type Certification and STC programs to begin early next year and the equipment will be certified to DO160 standards. Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO), a leading provider of advanced technologies for the global aerospace and defense industries, manufactures Astronics Max-Viz Enhanced Vision Systems for various aircraft types. The lightweight Max-Viz 1400 EVS, with increased 640x480 pixel resolution, long wave infrared thermal imager and digital image zoom capability, permits pilots to see clearly at night and up to eight to ten times farther than unaided human vision in many common obscured visibility conditions found at and around general aviation airports. The Astronics Max-Viz EVS 1400 incorporates a third-generation enhanced vision sensor. Executive Vice President of Max-Viz Operations Elliott Troutman said, “Designed with civil aviation in mind, our new Max-Viz 1400 EVS lets more pilots fly with the advanced safety technology originally developed for higher performance aircraft. While similar systems on high performance jets and turboprops cost considerably more, we have attractively priced this safety enhancement below $25,000.” The Max-Viz 1400 EVS is a lightweight, solid state, low power system with a high resolution 640x480 uncooled thermal detector. The sensor image can be presented on any video-capable display that accepts NTSC or PAL/Analog RS-170 signals. The one and a half pound system features a digital image zoom capability, integral window heaters for operations from -55 to +70 degrees Celsius and pixel nonconformity correction. It is manufactured to AS9100 standards. For more information, please visit http://www.max-viz.com/#!max-viz-1400/c16ae. The Max-Viz infrared enhanced vision system detects the differences in heat of objects and terrain in an airplane’s environment, producing an accurate real-time picture of the surroundings in the absence of visible light. Turns Night Into Day And See Clearly Through Smoke, Haze, Light Fog With thermal imaging, the EVS display enables pilots to see when flying day or night in smoke, haze, and light fog. The EVS can work as an alternative to, or in tandem with, light-based night-vision goggle technologies. The Max-Vix EVS 1400 complements synthetic vision displays, allowing pilots to see transient obstructions, like wildlife and construction barriers not in synthetic vision databases. The system gives real time confirmation of the operating environment, as well as supporting the approach to landing transition from Instrument Flight Rules to Visual Flight Rules in marginal visual conditions. The Astronics Max-Viz EVS is a leading supplier to OEMs and the retrofit market with over 50 Supplemental Type Certificates in fixed and rotor wing aircraft, providing pilots real-time display for increased visibility in adverse weather conditions, such as darkness, precipitation, fog, dust and smoke. Benefits of the Astronics Max-Viz Enhanced Vision System include:           Ability to see and avoid runway/taxiway incursions Instant awareness of airport surface traffic on approach Unambiguous runway/taxiway identification Aid in identifying taxiway edges and increased sign clarity Avoidance of parking ramp clutter and ground collision An augmentation to TAWS display with clear visual picture of terrain Help avoiding nighttime cloud buildups for smoother flight Help avoiding inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC) Help avoiding controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) Visual clarity through smoke, haze and light fog About the Astronics Max-Viz Enhanced Vision Systems Astronics Max-Viz Enhanced Vision Systems are designed for turbine and piston, fixed and rotary wing aircraft. The systems use infrared sensors, signal processing, and advanced cockpit displays to show terrain, runways, taxiways, aircraft and obstacles in poor visibility conditions, including light fog, haze, smoke, brown/whiteout, light precipitation and darkness all within a package that is small, reliable and affordable. The Astronics Max-Viz Enhanced Vision System is approved for numerous models of aircraft manufactured by AgustaWestland, Textron Aviation including Bell Helicopter, Beechcraft and Cessna, Boeing, Bombardier, CASA, Canadair, Cirrus, Dassault, Eurocopter, Gulfstream, Learjet, Pilatus, Piper, Robinson Helicopter and Sikorsky Aircraft. For more information, go to www.max-viz.com. About Astronics Corporation Astronics Corporation is a leader in advanced, high-performance lighting, electrical power, specialized avionics products 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 have a reputation for high-quality designs, exceptional responsiveness, strong brand recognition and best-in-class manufacturing practices. The Company routinely posts news and other important information on its website at www.astronics.com.