Esterline Control Systems: AVISTA reappraised at CMMI Level 5

AVISTA Services Lower Safety-Critical Software Development Risk with High Maturity Processes

August 18, 2010 – Platteville, Wis.–Esterline® Corporation, a leading specialty manufacturer serving the aerospace and defense markets, today announced AVISTA® Incorporated, part of its Control Systems platform, has been reappraised for maturity level 5 of the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI®). The team is the only US-based safety-critical software development service provider to hold this highest possible rating.

AVISTA services are trusted by leading companies in aerospace, defense and medical electronics where CMMI is the benchmark for measuring the performance and quality of suppliers. As one of only 25 companies in the US, and around 100 in the world, to earn this high maturity recognition, the team also holds an ISO 9001:2000 quality certification as further proof of its process improvement leadership.

“Manufacturers are under constant pressure to ensure system reliability while dealing with growing schedule and budget pressures,” says Tim Budden, president of Esterline Control Systems – AVISTA. “Our high-maturity processes lower clients’ project risk, and their overall development costs. This process achievement, combined with our industry-leading expertise in DO-178B and other standards, are how our skilled engineers have successfully delivered for more than 1,000 clients since 1987. We are extremely proud of our team’s exceptional work.”

The appraisal followed the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI) v1.2 method and is based on CMMI-DEV v1.2 for Maturity Level 5. CMMI is designated by Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute (SEI), a federally funded research and development center. It provides an objective assessment of the full range of an organization’s engineering capabilities. Higher maturity levels signify lower risks for successful program execution.

To learn more about Esterline’s AVISTA software and systems engineering services, visit http://www.esterline.com/controlsystems/AVISTA.

About Esterline Control Systems

Esterline Control Systems develops human-machine interface solutions for integration into crew stations and flight decks, featuring AVISTA software and systems engineering services and BVR, JANCO, KORRY, and MASON control products.

About Esterline

Esterline Corporation (NYSE: ESL; http://www.esterline.com) is a leading worldwide supplier to the aerospace and defense industry specializing in three core areas: Advanced Materials, Avionics & Controls and Sensors & Systems. With annual sales of $1.5 billion, Esterline employs roughly 10,000 people, including 1,500 engineers, worldwide. Operations within the Advanced Materials segment focus on technologies including high-temperature-resistant materials and components used for a wide range of military and commercial aerospace purposes, and combustible ordnance and electronic warfare countermeasure products. Operations within the Avionics & Controls segment focus on technology interface systems for commercial and military aircraft and similar devices for land- and sea-based military vehicles, secure communications systems, specialized medical equipment, and other high-end industrial applications. The Sensors & Systems segment includes operations that produce high-precision temperature and pressure sensors, electrical power distribution equipment, and other related systems principally for aerospace and defense customers.

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