Aviation Systems Technology

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems is a subsidiary of Astronics Corporation, which is a leader in advanced, high-performance lighting, electrical power generation, control and distribution systems for the worldwide aerospace industry. Astronics AES boasts more than 45 years of service to the aerospace industry and provides its customers with engineering, manufacturing and product support capabilities, such as after-market and Federal Aviation Administration-certified repair and overhaul. The company is a leading provider of electronics to both commercial and military aerospace. Some of the products it manufactures include EmPower, which provides in-seat power for personal computers; CorePower, which is an aircraft electronic power distribution system; ArcSafe, a wiring integrity tester; a variety of controllers; lighting control products; power supplies; and custom products. Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems is headquartered in Redmond, Wash.

Founded in 2004, TECT Aerospace is a part of TECT Corporation, which is a supplier of semifinished and finished engine and airframe components and assemblies and headquarters in Thomasville, Ga. TECT Aerospace s manufacturing capabilities include machining and turning. It provides a full range of subassembly integration services, including testing, the qualification and certification of kitted and finished assemblies, and supply, chain and program management. The company has an ISO 9002 certification, as well as offers machined and sheet metal structures. TECT Aerospace s clients include Aeronavale, Bell Helicopter, Goodrich Aerospace and Vought Aircraft Industries. Its metal fabrication services include routing, finishing, kitting and reverse engineering. TECT Aerospace maintains one of its locations in Kent, Wash.

Established in 1990, Universal Aerospace Inc. is one of the leading suppliers of machined and sheet metal parts to the aerospace and commercial aircraft industries. Based in Arlington, Wash., the company produces complex machined aluminum alloy and high strength stainless steel parts and assemblies that are used in a wide variety of aerospace applications, primarily aircraft structures and cabin interiors. It also specializes in the areas of sheet metal fabrication, precision assemblies, hydro formed and deep drawn components, bending, welding and JIT services.