Astronics Corporation to Present At the 2008 Western New York Investors Conference

EAST AURORA, N.Y., Oct. 27, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq:ATRO), a trusted leader in innovative, high performance lighting, electrical generation, control and distribution systems for the global aerospace industry, today announced that David C. Burney, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the 2008 Western New York Investors Conference on Thursday, November 6, 2008, at the Buffalo-Niagara Marriott Hotel in Buffalo NY.

Astronics' presentation is scheduled to begin at 8:45 a.m. EST. A live webcast of the presentation, along with presentation materials, will be available on the Company's website at www.astronics.com. The webcast link will also be available on the conference website at www.wnyinvest.org.

If you are unable to listen to the live presentation, an archive will be made available at www.astronics.com in the Investor Relations section, Calendar of Events page.

ABOUT ASTRONICS CORPORATION

Astronics Corporation is a trusted leader in innovative, high performance lighting, electrical generation, control and distribution systems for the global aerospace industry. Its strategy is to expand the value and content it provides to various aircraft platforms through product development and acquisition. Astronics Corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp. and Luminescent Systems Inc., have a reputation for high quality designs, exceptional responsiveness, strong brand recognition and best-in-class manufacturing practices.

For more information on Astronics and its products, visit its website at www.Astronics.com.

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CONTACT:  Astronics Corporation
          David C. Burney, Chief Financial Officer
          (716) 805-1599, ext. 159
          Fax: (716) 805-1286
          david.burney@astronics.com

Released October 27, 2008