Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, May 3, 2006 –Palomar Products, a subsidiary of Esterline Technologies (ESL:NYSE) has been awarded a contract from L-3 Communications-Integrated Systems to provide the Secure Intercommunications Systems for the Republic of Korea Navy P-3 aircraft fleet.

“Palomar’s secure intercommunications system, long recognized as an industry standard, continues to be the system of choice by discerning customers who demand the best and most reliable solution available today. We are very excited about continuing our lead in providing the most commonly chosen P-3 secure intercommunication system solution by users throughout the world”, said Val Policky, President of Palomar Products.

Palomar Products is a leading developer and manufacturer of secure audio and data distribution systems for military airborne and ground-based applications. Located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, Palomar has provided TEMPEST qualified systems to customers throughout the world for over 30 years. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Esterline Technologies (NYSE: ESL; www.esterline.com), a specialized aerospace/defense company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Esterline employs about 7,500 people worldwide.

L-3 IS (www.l-3is.com) is recognized internationally as a systems integration organization specializing in the modernization and maintenance of aircraft of all sizes, and the study, design, development, and integration of special mission systems for military and commercial applications. The company has modified more than 15,000 different aircraft of more than 125 types. Headquartered in Greenville, Texas, L-3 IS operates from multiple sites in Texas, Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Virginia, Maryland, Alabama, the United Kingdom and Australia.

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Palomar Products
Bob Lawson
Marketing Director
Voice (949) 766-5434
FAX (949) 766-5353
E-mail: rlawson@palpro.com