FAA Approved Two New LED Exterior Aircraft Lighting Assemblies

Astronics Corp. (ATRO) said that it has received FAA Technical Standard Order or TSO approval for two new light emitting diode-based or LED exterior aircraft lighting assemblies.

The first of the company's two newest lighting assemblies is a state-of-the-art LED tail position light developed in response to aircraft manufacturers' demand for lighting solutions that offer dramatically longer life spans compared with conventional lighting products. The tail position light meets the Federal Aviation Administration's or FAA Federal Aviation Regulation or FAR requirements for position lighting.

The second lighting assembly is a revolutionary LED low-profile wingtip lighting assembly that incorporates full aircraft anti-collision and position functions. The unit is completely self-contained without the need for external power supplies.

Peter Gundermann, President and CEO of Astronics, said, "The tail position light and wingtip lighting assembly expand our already robust suite of aircraft lighting solutions that can be found on business, commercial and military aircraft around the world."