Aviation Occupant Safety Exhibits First Time at NBAA

Oct. 18, 2012
AOS is a joint venture between Aircraft Belts, Inc. (ABI) and Key Safety Systems (KSS)

Sterling Heights, Michigan USA October, 2012 – Newly formed Aviation Occupant Safety, LLC (AOS) will be exhibiting at this year’s National Business Aircraft Association trade show for the first time and can be found at Booth # 5774.

AOS is a joint venture between two global safety restraint industry leaders: Aircraft Belts, Inc. (ABI) and Key Safety Systems (KSS) – together they will introduce world class and proven automotive safety technology to the general and business aviation market.

“I’m proud to be at NBAA presenting our efforts to bring innovative 21st century safety solutions to general and business aviation that have evolved from the automotive industry; specifically Key Safety Systems’ expertise,” David Devine, President of Aircraft Belts and a Director at AOS, commented.

“With ABI’s aviation restraint expertise and our inflatable automotive technologies, we have a synergetic combination that is aimed at saving lives and lessening injuries from aircraft incidents,” added Tony Nardone, a Senior Vice President at Key Safety Systems and a Director of AOS. “I look forward to being at NBAA and talking about AOS inflatable safety solutions that are technologically superior, and actually create a lower per passenger operating cost than other systems presently available.”

AOS will act as a single source in the engineering, development, production and testing of its inflatable restraint product line.  Along with AOS, ABI again will be exhibiting at the 2012 NBAA Convention.

For more information, stop by Booth #5774 at NBAA, or visit the website http://aviationoccupantsafety.com/

About Key Safety Systems ~

Key Safety Systems (KSS) is a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of automotive safety-critical components and systems including airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels. Their products are featured in more than 300 vehicle models produced by over 60 well-diversified customers worldwide. KSS also utilizes their products and technical experience to supply a wide variety of non-automotive businesses including military and commercial vehicles. The KSS worldwide headquarters andUSAtechnical center are inSterling Heights,Michigan.

About Aircraft Belts, Incorporated ~

Since 1981 Aircraft Belts, Incorporated (ABI) has been a leader in developing and manufacturing aircraft safety restraints. ABI provides aircraft belts and restraints to many aircraft manufactures including Cessna, Bell-Boeing, Agusta, Piaggio, Twin Commander, Sikorsky and several military programs. The company provides restraints (re-web and new) to Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault, Embraer, Hawker and to many other interior completion centers in the aftermarket through their repair station. ABI operates from a 70,000 Sq. foot facility located in the Raleigh/Durham area ofNorth Carolina.