He said that PECO works closely with Boeing ’ s engineering department .
In fact , they worked intimately on the 777X before external challenges slowed the program . Trese is confident the demand for the program will come back once international travel returns . Trese is extremely proud of the aircraft interiors work they did on the 777X alongside Boeing . “ The 737s are great for domestic travel ,” saying that the domestic travel business is picking up . But he hopes that the 777X program will also resume to the same level . He said the reason that customers value their work is because they can , “ react quickly and nimbly to their needs .”
The company focuses on making aircraft interiors — like those on a Boeing 737 — overhead panels , reading lights , air flow , oxygen panels , and the attendant call light ( which links to the cabinet management system .)
They also offer all testing , qualifications , and manufacturing . Additionally , they make a fuel tank access door that allows mechanics to access internal wing systems . Many of the products are shipped in kits to the customer for final assembly . The products are all designed and made in Clackamas , Oregon .
According to their website , http :// www . astronics . com , “ Astronics PECO is a leading provider of aerospace interiors , structures , and safety systems as well as mission-critical defense solutions . From commercial aviation passenger service units to general aviation enhanced vision systems to defense weapons systems , our products operate reliably for decades to keep passengers , crew , and military personnel safe .”
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