IDEX 2013: Survitec lands Royal Saudi air force PFE supply deal
BAE Systems will supply Saudi Arabia with 25 Hawk 165 and 50 Pilatus PC21 aircraft under a training upgrade programme.
Merseyside-based Survitec, a first-time exhibitor at IDEX, will provide the necessary head-to-toe equipment and associated accessories, consisting of helmet/mask coupled with intrinsic hoses, flight coveralls, life preservers, anti-g suits, boots and survival beacons.
Regional sales manager David Forrest welcomed the opportunity to work with BAE Systems and the Royal Saudi air force. It “presents an excellent opportunity for growth” in the Middle East.
“Pilot safety is at the heart of everything we do,” said Forrest. “Survitec’s unique multi-disciplined resource structure ensures we understand every facet of our user’s requirements, from concept development to testing, qualification, manufacture, delivery and support.
“We take numerous measures throughout this process to ensure each wearer gains the highest level of protection.”
As a supplier to a large number of international air forces, Survitec supplies customers with a unique fully integrated, modular clothing system that enables safety and total maneuverability even in the most extreme circumstances. Its equipment offers mission-critical characteristics such as unmatched UV solar protection, optimised cockpit integration, improved garment comfort, durability and thermal management and a g-tolerance of up to 8G+.
