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KORRY ELECTRONICS SELECTS IDD AEROSPACE TO PROVIDE COCKPIT LIGHTPLATES FOR BOEING 787 DREAMLINER

Redmond, WA (January 23, 2006) - IDD AEROSPACE, a division of the Zodiac Group, announced today that they have been selected by Korry Electronics to provide illuminated flight deck lightplates for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Under the agreement, IDD will design and manufacture dimmable LED backlit lightplates for the pilots’ main overhead panel and other aircraft control functions, totaling twenty-four panels per aircraft. The lightplates, also known as illuminated panels, use newer light emitting diode (LED) technology for backlighting panel nomenclature.

“Korry selected IDD Aerospace because of our extensive Boeing experience and our expertise with LED lighting technology.” said Steve Hintzke, president of IDD. “We’re excited to be collaborating on this project.” Korry has been chosen by Boeing to be the Tier 1 supplier of integrated control panels for the 787.

About IDD Aerospace
IDD Aerospace is in the Aircraft Systems Division of the Zodiac Group. The company is located in Redmond, WA and is a leading provider of illuminated light panels, control panels assemblies and keyboards for aircraft flight decks to customers worldwide. More information on IDD Aerospace can be found at www.iddaerospace.com.

About Korry Electronics Co.
Korry Electronics Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Esterline Corporation, is the market leader in the design and manufacture of illuminated cockpit interface products for display and control, and is known for its lighting expertise. Korry’s products can be found on virtually every Boeing aircraft. Learn more about Korry at www.korry.com.

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