BELLEVUE, Wash., March 29, 2011 ― Esterline Corporation (NYSE: ESL www.esterline.com), a leading specialty manufacturer serving aerospace/defense markets, today announced that its Los Angeles-based Engineered Materials operation has been selected by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company to supply sealing and low observable products for the multirole F-35 Lightning II. 

Esterline and our suppliers celebrate along with NASA this first-time successful launch of our nation’s newest rocket.

BELLEVUE, Wash., November 18, 2008 — Esterline Corporation (NYSE: ESL www.esterline.com) today announced an agreement to acquire NMC Group (Nylon Molding Corporation) for approximately $90 million. NMC is a designer and manufacturer of specialized fasteners for the aerospace/defense industry. Completion of the transaction is expected in 30 to 45 days, contingent upon Hart-Scott-Rodino approval and other customary closing conditions. Esterline will fund the acquisition with available cash.

 BELLEVUE, Wash., December 16, 2005—Esterline Corporation (NYSE/ESLwww.esterline.com), a leading specialty manufacturer serving aerospace/defense markets, announced today that it acquired Darchem Holdings Limited for approximately $120 million in cash. Darchem is a global leader in the manufacture of thermally engineered components for critical aerospace and defense applications. Typical components include lightweight thermal insulation for jet exhaust ducting, nacelle and thrust reverser units, environmental control ducting and heat shields. The acquisition adds approximately $70 million in annualized sales to the company’s recently reported fiscal 2005 revenues of $834 million.