Aviation Occupant Safety Has Announced that Cirrus Aircraft Has Selected Its Forward-Facing Inflatable Seat Belt System for the Vision SF50 Personal Jet

Oct. 22, 2014
The AOS inflatable three-point seat belt system will be featured as standard equipment for the crew and front passenger seating locations.

Sterling Heights, Michigan USA October 21, 2014 – Representatives of Aviation Occupant Safety (AOS) announced today that Cirrus Aircraft has selected the company’s inflatable three-point seat belts for the crew seating in the new Vision SF50 single-engine personal jet.

“The Cirrus Vision SF50 is going to usher in a new era of single-engine jet performance, safety and value,” stated Rick O’Quinn, AOS Sales Manager. “Cirrus has become synonymous with safety and we are excited and honored that they have selected our line of inflatable three-point seat belts for this exceptional aircraft.”

O’Quinn said that the AOS inflatable three-point seat belt system will be featured as standard equipment for the crew and front passenger seating locations.  AOS will provide its three-point conventional seat belt systems as standard equipment for the Vision SF50 passenger seating.

“Safety and innovation are core design principles at Cirrus Aircraft,” stated Rick Hollander, Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain. “We selected the AOS inflatable and conventional three-point seat belt systems because they have proven to not only offer the best overall combination of safety and comfort for our pilots and passengers, but the added capabilities of the forward-facing airbag deployed from the lap belt makes a great safety-enhancing system that much better.”

 “In addition to today’s announcement, AOS monument mounted inflatable products were selected by another major Jet airframe OEM. AOS product line provides system solutions for crew members, side-facing cabin passengers as well as forward facing occupants,” O’Quinn said. “Having two outstanding aircraft manufacturers select our products for their newest aircraft is a true testament to the high-level of quality and safety-enhancing capabilities our occupant safety systems deliver.”

About Aircraft Occupant Safety (AOS)

AOS is a joint venture between two global safety restraint industry leaders: Aircraft Belts, Inc., (ABI) and Key Safety Systems (KSS). AOS is an aviation industry leader in the design, development, testing and production of new-generation crew and passenger restraint and protection systems. For more information, visit: www.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 and USA technical center are in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

About Aircraft Belts, Incorporated ~

Since 1981 Aircraft Belts, Incorporated (ABI) has been a leader in developing and manufacturing aircraft safety restraints. ABI is an OEM restraint provider to many aircraft manufacturers 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, Beechcraft and 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 of North Carolina.

About Cirrus Aircraft


Cirrus Aircraft is a recognized leader in general aviation. Its all-composite line of personal aircraft - the SR20, SR22 and the turbocharged SR22T - incorporate innovative and advanced performance, electronic and safety technologies, including Cirrus Perspective™ by Garmin® avionics and the unique Cirrus Airframe Parachute System™ (CAPS). The Cirrus Vision SF50 jet, with over 550 production positions reserved, will provide a new personal and regional business transportation solution: the personal jet. All Cirrus aircraft are made in the U.S. with a direct sales force in North America and authorized sales centers covering export markets in 60 countries around the world. Cirrus Aircraft is wholly owned by China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co., Ltd (CAIGA). For additional information on Cirrus and its products please visit: www.cirrusaircraft.com