Astronics Corporation Introduces Latest Generation EmPower In-seat Power Supply System

EAST AURORA, NY, May 18, 2010 – Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO), a leader in
advanced, high performance lighting, electrical power and automated test systems for the global
aerospace and defense industries, today announced a new product addition to their world leading
EMPOWER® in-seat power systems (ISPS) product line. The new EMPOWER® unit produces an
industry leading 200VA for each Personal Electronic Device (PED) and includes three Universal
Serial Bus (USB) power outputs for passenger devices such as smart phones, iPods, cameras, and
other standard +5 Volt devices. This is all accomplished in a unit smaller than previous generations
of the industry leading EMPOWER® product line.

This newest version of the EMPOWER® in-seat power system (P/N 1191-3x) is in direct response to
customer feedback and requests. Airlines around the world have asked Astronics to include more
features in their EMPOWER® products and to reduce size and weight. With more airlines installing
EMPOWER® systems in all classes of service and with the increase in single aisle EMPOWER® product
installations, size, weight and cutting edge features are paramount. In addition, as airlines around
the world offer off-aircraft passenger connectivity and other services, Astronics is experiencing an
increasing demand for their EMPOWER® in-seat power systems.

“Adding the +5 Volt USB output was a logical step as more passengers carry on electronic devices
and airlines deploy new services such as mobile boarding passes that depend on charged
passenger devices. We take seriously our valued airline customers requests,” said Dennis Markert,
Director, Business Development of Astronics Cabin Electronics. This new unit will allow use of up to
three laptops and power up to three USB devices simultaneously.

Now passengers have a wider range of personal devices that may utilize the unique features of the
EMPOWER® in-seat power system. With the EMPOWER® system from Astronics, airlines will no
longer receive calls from their valued passengers concerned that they will not have power available
during flight. These airlines will also be assured that the latest convenience services they offer their
passengers will be used to their fullest extent possible as mobile device and laptop charging status
will no longer be an issue. Astronics is the only in-seat power supplier providing a system that has
110VAC for passenger electronic devices and +5 Volt USB power available.