Montreal, Canada - February 6, 2013. Esterline CMC Electronics' (CMC) has been awarded contracts by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. to supply its latest generation CMA-9000 Flight Management System (FMS), SparrowHawk™ Head-Up Display (HUD) sub-system as well as Up Front Control Panel for the fleets of PC-21 turboprop training aircraft selected by two international customers.

Esterline CMC's Jean-Michel Comtois, vice-president, marketing and sales, government and public affairs, stated: "Esterline CMC is very pleased to supply its high-performance avionics for the PC-21 aircraft, given Pilatus's prestigious product line and reputation, and the unique profile of the PC-21."

The CMA-9000 is a family of compact FMS variants that is well suited for modern digital cockpits in fixed and rotary wing aircraft for both civil and military applications. The company's FMS systems are in service with over 60 airlines and military operators. The HUD sub-system includes Esterline CMC's SparrowHawk™ HUD integrated with a HUD symbol generator and a video display unit.

Esterline CMC Electronics has previously supplied its CMA-9000 Flight Management System and SparrowHawk™ HUD to Pilatus as a standard fit on the fleet of PC-21s for all current PC-21 fleet operators.

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. was founded in 1939 and is currently world market leader in the manufacture and sale of single-engine turboprop aircraft. It is the only Swiss company that develops and produces private and training aircraft. At its headquarters in Stans, Switzerland, Pilatus is licensed to maintain and perform upgrades on a variety of aircraft. This service is complemented by three independent subsidiaries in Altenrhein (Switzerland), Broomfield (Colorado, USA) and Adelaide (Australia).

Esterline CMC Electronics (www.cmcelectronics.ca) has achieved an international reputation for innovation and excellence in the design and manufacture of electronics products for the aviation market. CMC's focus is on delivering innovative cockpit systems integration and avionics solutions to its customers worldwide. Its principal locations are in Montreal, Quebec; Ottawa, Ontario; and Chicago, Illinois. CMC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Esterline Corporation (NYSE:ESL, www.esterline.com), a specialized aerospace and defense company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, that employs over 12,000 people worldwide.

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Information: Mrs. Janka Dvornik
Communications and Public Relations Manager
Tel: (514) 748-3113
Janka.Dvornik@cmcelectronics.ca

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