A leader in advanced complex lighting and electronics systems for the global aerospace industry, Astronics began in 1968 as a research and development company in electroluminescent lighting. It has evolved since its public offering in 1972 to a principal designer and manufacturer of external, cockpit and cabin lighting systems and the supporting electronics and power supplies for the military, commercial transport and general aviation markets. Astronics provides its products to major aircraft manufacturers, avionics companies and operators around the world.