Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - Narrative (Details)

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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 06, 2019
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Loss Contingencies            
Total gain (loss) on litigation settlement     $ (8,374) $ 0 $ (19,619)  
Lufthansa            
Loss Contingencies            
Loss contingency, damages paid, value   $ 1,300        
Estimated litigation liability     1,000      
Lufthansa | Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp. | Patent Infringement | Germany            
Loss Contingencies            
Litigation settlement, amount awarded to other party, excluding interest $ 3,200          
Loss contingency accrual       4,700   $ 1,000
Incremental reserve         3,500  
Indirect Sales | Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp. | Patent Infringement | Germany            
Loss Contingencies            
Loss contingency accrual     17,300 16,700    
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss, excluding interest         11,600  
Litigation settlement interest     1,100   4,500  
Total gain (loss) on litigation settlement     7,300   $ 16,100  
Interest rate accrued above bank rate until final payment         0.05  
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss     $ 6,200      
Indirect Sales | Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp. | Patent Infringement | Germany | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses            
Loss Contingencies            
Litigation settlement interest       $ 600