EVERETT, Wash., January 12, 2012 ― Esterline Corporation (NYSE:ESL), a leading specialty manufacturer serving aerospace and defense markets, has been selected by Sikorsky Aircraft (NYSE:UTX), a subsidiary of United Technologies, as a team member to build a next-generation helicopter for evaluation by the U.S. military in 2014. Esterline will be supplying controls, displays, and software services for the aircraft — designated the S-97 RAIDER™ helicopter — through its Control Systems platform, marketed under the AVISTA^®, BVR™, Korry^®, and Mason™ brand names.

S-97 RAIDER Light Tactical Helicopter

Sikorsky S-97 Program Manager Doug Shidler (left),
recognizing Esterline Control Systems as a team sponsor,
presents a plaque to Michel Potvin, Esterline Control
Systems president. 

SYLMAR, Calif., January 5, 2012 ― Esterline Corporation (NYSE:ESL, www.esterline.com), a leading specialty manufacturer serving aerospace/defense markets, today announced that its Sylmar-based Control Systems operation has been selected by Embraer Defense and Security to design and manufacture the rudder pedal stations, flap selectors, speed brake LRUs, landing gear levers, wheel tiller, and autobrake switch control panels for the KC-390 military transport/tanker program.

SYLMAR, Calif., October 19, 2011 ― Esterline Corporation (NYSE:ESL www.esterline.com), a leading specialty manufacturer serving aerospace/defense markets, today announced that its Sylmar-based Control Systems operation has been selected by Embraer Defense and Security to supply the thrust control quadrant assembly for the KC-390 military transport/tanker program. There are letters of intention for 60 aircraft to date from the Brazilian air force and other countries.

EVERETT, Wash., August 2, 2011 — Esterline Corporation (NYSE:ESL), a leading specialty manufacturer serving the aerospace and defense markets, today announced that Mike McCoy was appointed president of its Korry Electronics subsidiary. Located in Everett, Wash., the Korry products facility employs approximately 600 people and is the largest operating unit of the Esterline Control Systems business platform.

EVERETT, Wash., February 7, 2011 — Esterline Control Systems announced today that its new manufacturing plant for Korry control products has been awarded LEED^® base certification established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ) is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction, and operation of high-performance green buildings.

PLATTEVILLE, Wis., August 18, 2010 — Esterline® Corporation, (NYSE: ESL; www.esterline.com), a leading specialty manufacturer serving the aerospace and defense markets, today announced AVISTA® Incorporated, part of its Control Systems platform, has been reappraised for maturity level 5 of the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI®). The team is the only US-based safety-critical software development service provider to hold this highest possible rating.

EVERETT, Wash., July 16, 2010 — Esterline Control Systems shipped the first flight-worthy production unit of its completely redesigned Korry KDM-340 3ATI display module on June 30, 2010, it was announced today by Dan McFeeley, president of the operating unit for Korry controls and displays. 

FARGO, N.D., June 8, 2010 — The Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation (GFMEDC) announced today that Esterline Control Systems - AVISTA (AVISTA) will open an office in Fargo by the end of July 2010. The office initially will be staffed by six or seven engineers, and the company plans to ultimately employ 25 to 30 engineers in Fargo.

EVERETT, Wash., April 21, 2010 — KORRY control products illuminated with LEDs were featured in a recent overview of LED lighting applications in aviation in Avionics magazine.

Functional tech demonstrator unit to be displayed at the 2010 AUSA Winter Conference

EVERETT, Wash., February 5, 2010 — Esterline's Control Systems Division, a leading aerospace and defense integrator, today announced the rollout of the first modular dashboard for tactical vehicles and other military applications: the Mission Adaptable Crew Station (MACS).

Quality is important in software development, and absolutely necessary with safety-critical software used in avionics, medical devices or military systems. The presentation explores the links between early project phase results and later phase results to understand the cost of quality and the impact of quality on a project timeline.

One of Esterline AVISTA's own CMMI and process improvement experts, Mark Kelley, is presenting multiple sessions at the industry's leading process improvement conference.

Esterline AVISTA celebrates a new company milestone with the 1,000th client project completed.

Esterline AVISTA experts recently participated in the recent NDIA Systems Engineering Conference, including a presentation from programs manager, Scott Derby. The session, "Stop the Pain: Effective Requirements Definition and Management for Project Success," offered tips for avoiding project problems and increasing on-time and on-budget delivery.

SEATTLE, September 29, 2008 — Korry has been chosen by Honda Aircraft Company to supply cockpit control panels for the new HondaJet advanced light jet. The control panels will feature innovative human interface design, complementing HondaJet’s state-of-the-art all-glass flight deck. Each panel will integrate Korry’s 5/8-inch LED switches with lightplates and other components, providing a compact, ergonomically efficient solution. Korry will supply 12 control panels per aircraft beginning in 2008.

This latest round of PMP certifications adds to the company's growing numbers of PMP professionals and project management experts.

Iverson brings more than 20 years of software development expertise and project management leadership to his new role as VP of Engineering.

SEATTLE, July 3, 2008 — Korry is launching its Opticon low-profile cockpit control technology for purchase by aircraft manufacturers, it was announced today by company President Dan McFeeley. The new cockpit technology features a digital interface for weight savings, which reduce fuel consumption.

Tim Budden has been promoted to President, beginning July 1. A longtime senior executive with Esterline AVISTA, Budden replaces Jim Schneller, who is retiring after more than 20 years with the company.

Linda Winger brings experience in full-lifecycle software development, project management and professional services to AVISTA. She joins AVISTA from Esker (previously Persoft) where she served in many capacities, including recently as Worldwide Vice President of Professional Services, and earlier as Vice President of U.S. Research and Development.