Boeing secures 10-year exclusive distribution rights with Survival Products
New agreement brings compact, FAA‑approved life rafts and survival systems to Boeing’s global distribution network
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Apr 21, 2026
At MRO Americas, Boeing and Survival Products, a First Class Air company, signed a 10-year global exclusive distribution agreement for life rafts and aviation survival equipment. Signing for First Class Air Holdings (left): Isac Roths, CEO. Signing for Boeing Global Services (right): Ritesh Agarwal, senior director, Strategy and Business Development, Boeing Parts & Distribution. (Boeing photo)
Boeing secured a 10-year global exclusive distribution agreement with Survival Products, a First Class Air company and long-standing manufacturer of compact, lightweight life rafts and aviation survival equipment. The announcement, made at MRO Americas, means Survival Products’ FAA-approved TSO-C13g life vests and TSO-C70a Type I and II life rafts will be available through Boeing Distribution’s global channels.
Why it matters
- Expands access to certified survival equipment for general and corporate aviation operators and MRO providers.
- Combines Survival Products’ in-house USA-based manufacturing and repair capabilities with Boeing’s logistics and 24/7 e-commerce reach, providing responsive customer service and prompt delivery of this lightweight and fuel-efficient equipment.
- Enhances operational readiness with a global service network of authorized distributors and certified repair stations.
What they’re saying
“This long-term partnership strengthens our ability to provide high-quality, certified life-saving systems with the logistical reach and aftermarket support customers expect,” said Travis Sullivan, vice president and general manager, Boeing Distribution.
“Partnering with Boeing Distribution ensures our compact, cost-effective life rafts and survival systems are more accessible to operators and maintenance organizations worldwide,” said Isac Roths, CEO at First Class Air.
Go deeper
- Boeing Distribution offers 24/7 e-commerce access and supports production and aftermarket needs across commercial, defense, rotorcraft and business/general aviation.
- Survival Products manufactures FAA-approved TSO-C13g life vests and TSO-C70a Type I and II life rafts, emphasizing in-house manufacturing, in-house repairs, reduced turnaround time and cost savings.
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