AmSafe

What AmSafe does

AmSafe, Inc. is a Phoenix-headquartered designer and manufacturer of aviation restraint technology, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG) since the 2012 acquisition. The company sells 16g-certified seatbelts, seatbelt and structure-mounted airbag systems, pretensioners, and multipoint crew restraints to commercial airlines, aircraft OEMs (Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer among ~40 total), military/defense customers, general aviation operators, and consumers of the FAA-approved CARES child restraint system. Its technology is anchored in patented mechanical innovations (the 16g teardrop buckle, NexGen EMAs, structure-mounted and leg flail airbags), validated by an in-house dynamic sled test facility that runs 600–1,000+ crash tests per year.

The business operates a hybrid B2B/B2C go-to-market. Commercial airline and OEM revenue flows through direct enterprise field sales and long-term OEM supply agreements that target 600+ airlines and 40+ airframe types worldwide. Defense revenue is tied to programs such as the UH-60, C-17, CH-53K, and ground vehicle platforms (HMMWV, Stryker, MRAP, Bradley, JLTV). A separate consumer channel — KidsFlySafe.com, supported by distributor and retail partners — sells CARES at $83.95 per unit, with more than 300,000 units sold since the 2006 FAA approval. Recurring service revenue comes through FAA/EASA/CAAC-certified repair stations providing factory-compliant overhaul of restraint products.

Manufacturing is split between a high-volume Phoenix facility serving as global headquarters and a Chongqing, China facility (with EN9100:2018 and CAAC 145 approvals) supplying global customers. Margins and customer stickiness are reinforced by an unusually dense certification stack (AS9100, ISO 9001:2015, FAA Part 145, FAA ODA, EASA Part 21G/145, CAAC 145) and an installed base of 150,000+ airbag systems and tens of millions of legacy belts that drive multi-decade aftermarket demand. Operating leadership is anchored by President Willard Hagan, with no additional executive disclosures in the available data.

Name

AmSafe

Legal name

AmSafe, Inc.

Website

https://amsafe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

AmSafe is a Phoenix-based aviation restraint technology company and wholly-owned subsidiary of TransDigm Group that designs and manufactures seatbelts, airbag restraint systems, pretensioners, and crew restraints for 600+ commercial airlines, 40+ aircraft OEMs, defense forces, and general aviation operators globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Safety Equipment

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupant Restraint Systems Manufacturing (Airbags/Seatbelts/Pretensioners/Load Limiters) (IMACAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Airbag Modules & Inflators Manufacturing (IMACAMAB)

Keywords

• Aviation restraint systems
• Aircraft seatbelts
• Airbag restraint technology
• Military aviation restraints
• Child aviation safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Restraint Products: AmSafe manufactures and sells aircraft seatbelts, airbag systems, multipoint restraints, and other safety restraint products to airlines, aircraft manufacturers, and defense customers worldwide.
2. Repair and Overhaul Services: AmSafe provides comprehensive repair and overhaul services for restraint products, certified to meet all aviation authority requirements. Uses factory certified new parts and follows latest approved technical data.
3. CARES Child Restraint Systems: Direct-to-consumer and distributor sales of CARES child aviation restraint systems through kidsflysafe.com e-commerce platform and retail distributors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AmSafe designs, manufactures, and globally supplies aircraft restraint hardware and advanced airbag-based safety systems, including traditional and lightweight seatbelts, multipoint crew restraints, seatbelt and structure-mounted airbags, pretensioners, and the SOARS universal airbag restraint for general aviation. The company also produces FAA-approved CARES child aviation restraint systems and specialized military aviation and ground vehicle restraints, while operating FAA/EASA/CAAC-certified repair and overhaul service stations.

Product overview

AmSafe is a comprehensive aviation restraint technology company offering a diverse portfolio of safety products for the aerospace and defense industries. The product lineup centers on aircraft seatbelts (traditional, lightweight, 2-point, 3-point configurations) and advanced airbag restraint systems (seatbelt airbags, structure-mounted airbags), complemented by technical crew restraints (pilot/co-pilot 5-point, flight attendant 4-point restraints), and specialized military restraint systems for both aviation (helicopters, transport aircraft) and ground vehicle applications. The portfolio also includes the SOARS system for general aviation aircraft and the CARES child restraint system for pediatric aviation safety. These products are sold as individual components and complete restraint systems to over 600 airlines and 40 aircraft manufacturers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KidsFlySafe: Consumer retail brand for CARES child aviation restraint system products sold directly to parents and caregivers.
• CARES
• SOARS

Products and services

• Traditional Aircraft Seatbelt Industry-standard 16g passenger lap belt with patented teardrop buckle, sold in nylon or polyester webbing with Y-belt configurations and color customization for commercial, general aviation, and military operators.
• Lightweight Aircraft Seatbelt Up to 50 grams lighter than traditional seatbelts with an enhanced ergonomic lift-release buckle, designed for fuel-efficiency-focused commercial airlines and OEM weight optimization.
• 3-Point Lapbelt Lap belt and shoulder harness combination with the patented 16g teardrop buckle for premium cabin, business class, and crew seating applications.
• 2-Point Aircraft Lapbelts General-aviation, commercial, and military lap belt using the patented 16g teardrop single-push release buckle, available in polyester and nylon webbing with over 300 color and finish options.
• CARES Child Aviation Restraint System First and only FAA-approved harness-type aviation child restraint for children 22-44 lbs, weighing less than a pound and installing in under 60 seconds, sold direct-to-consumer and through retail distributors.
• CARES for Special Needs Travelers Variant of CARES designed for special needs travelers who exceed standard weight/height limits, supported by an FAA exemption process for users 41-56 inches tall or over 44 lbs.
• Seatbelt Airbag Restraint Systems Self-contained, modular 16g airbag restraint system certified on all major airframes, providing 16g FAR/CS 25.562 compliance for difficult-to-certify seat placements and protecting occupants from traumatic head and neck injury in survivable accidents.
• Structure Mounted Airbag Restraint Systems Invisible structural airbags installed behind seatbacks, partitions, galleys, or other interior structures that meet worldwide safety regulations for head impact, neck injury, and chest acceleration requirements.
• Seatbelt Pretensioners Pretensioner units that retract the shoulder harness in milliseconds during survivable accidents, reducing forward head excursion and protecting occupants from traumatic head and neck injury, meeting TSO C114 requirements.
• SOARS (State Of the Art Restraint System) Universally adjustable seatbelt airbag restraint system for Part 23 Normal Category Aircraft that mitigates head and torso injury in crash conditions and accommodates 5th percentile female through 95th percentile male occupants.
• Pilot/Co-Pilot 5-Point Crew Restraints High-end 5-point restraints combining lap belt, shoulder harness, and crotch strap with the patented 16g rotary buckle, sold in over 300 colors for business jet and turboprop commercial aircraft pilots.
• Flight Attendant 4-Point Crew Restraints Multi-point rotary or conventional lift-lever buckle restraints with load limiter, inertia reel dampener, and anti-abrasion adjusters, available in over 150 colors for commercial flight attendant seating.
• Aircraft Strap Assemblies Lightweight strap assemblies engineered to be lighter than standard aviation seatbelts for a range of aircraft applications.
• Military Aviation Restraint Systems Advanced 3, 4, and 5-point static and retractable restraint systems with multi-point release buckles and belt pretensioners for military platforms including UH-60, C-17, and CH-53K aircraft.
• Military Ground Vehicle Restraint Systems Ground vehicle restraint systems with enhanced BLAST protection, inflatable restraint technology, and harsh-environment hardware for HMMWV, Stryker FMTV, MRAP, Bradley, Pinzgauer, Land Rover blast seats, and JLTV platforms.
• Repair and Overhaul Services Comprehensive factory-certified repair and overhaul services for AmSafe restraint products, using OEM-certified parts and the latest approved technical data to maintain airworthiness under FAA Part 145, EASA Part 145, and CAAC Part 145 approvals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 150,000 seatbelt airbag systems in service on 100+ airlines
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• FACC AG: Austrian aerospace interior and composite structures manufacturer serving Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer with cabin components, including safety-relevant parts. Comparable as an emerging player expanding from aerostructures into cabin safety adjacencies.

Broad incumbents

• Safran: Global aerospace group with a Safran Cabin division that supplies seats, cabin interiors, and safety systems, including restraint-related components. Comparable as a large incumbent with overlapping aviation safety offerings.
• GKN Aerospace: Tier 1 aerospace supplier of transparencies, aerostructures, and engine components with an increasing focus on integrated cockpit and cabin safety. Comparable as a large aerospace incumbent serving the same OEM and airline customer base as AmSafe.
• Latecoere: French aerospace Tier 1 specializing in aerostructures and aircraft doors, with growing exposure to cabin systems and safety equipment. Comparable as an established cabin and airframe systems supplier overlapping with AmSafe's airline and OEM relationships.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Diversified aerospace supplier with cockpit safety, cabin systems, and restraint-adjacent products serving commercial, business, and military aviation. Competes with AmSafe at the OEM and airline level through broader integrated portfolios.
• Diehl Aviation: German aerospace Tier 1 supplying cabin management, lighting, and safety systems, including restraints and evacuation equipment, to major airframe OEMs. Comparable to AmSafe as a broad cabin safety incumbent with global OEM relationships.
• Collins Aerospace: RTX business unit offering integrated cabin systems, seating, and safety equipment for commercial and business aviation. Competes with AmSafe through broader cabin safety portfolios and OEM line-fit positions on major airframes.

Direct peers

• STG Aerospace: Supplier of cabin lighting, floor path marking, and safety signage solutions to commercial airlines and OEMs. Operates in adjacent cabin safety categories and shares AmSafe's enterprise sales motion into airlines and aircraft manufacturers.
• Autoflug: German aviation safety equipment specialist producing pilot and passenger restraint systems, seat belts, and survival equipment for fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. Comparable to AmSafe's crew and military restraint product lines.
• SCHROTH Safety Products: Germany-based manufacturer of aviation and motorsport restraint systems, including 4-point and 5-point harnesses, pretensioners, and airbag restraints for commercial, business, and general aviation. Directly competes with AmSafe across aviation crew and passenger restraint categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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