Astronics (ATRO) 10-K 2009 FY Annual report

EXHIBIT 23

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-139292) pertaining to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan of Astronics Corporation, the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-127137) pertaining to the Astronics Corporation 2005 Director Stock Option Plan, and the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-143564) pertaining to the Astronics Corporation 2001 Stock Option Plan of our reports dated March 1, 2010, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Astronics Corporation and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Astronics Corporation included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2009.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Buffalo, New York
March 1, 2010

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