Astronautics wins Boeing pact; Company will provide instruments

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: January 8, 2008| Author: TOM DAYKIN | Copyright information

Milwaukee-based Astronautics Corp. of America Inc. is adding more than 70 employees to its local work force, thanks to new aircraft contracts the company has landed.

Astronautics' major product lines include aircraft cockpit avionics systems, and the company recently secured contracts to provide avionics instrumentation for Boeing Co.'s 787 Dreamliner and other Boeing aircraft.

To help with that effort, Astronautics is seeking a $100,000 forgivable loan from the City of Milwaukee...

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