Airborne Systems France

Overview

Airborne Systems France has been an active company since September 1 2013, providing first level technical expertise, repair, training and re-supply of parts for Airborne Systems products, with main functions being:

  • To support current Airborne Systems activities in France and in continental Europe
  • To address future identified needs in France
  • To provide in-service support locally

CAPABILITIES

  • Design
  • In-Service Support
  • Expertise and Trials
  • Training
  • Manufacturing

Design

Airborne Systems France is able to conduct design studies using the best project management practice, from the initial analysis of customer’s requirements until the delivery of the qualified products. The projects can be different in nature or in size, but they are all considered with the same objectives of performance and quality.

Oxygen distribution unit transportable by air, designed for the French Army

In-Service Support

Operational maintenance of in service equipment is a major concern for all users. Airborne Systems France is able to provide support at the relevant level, with regard to their customer’s needs, in order to offer the best possible service. Such support can be limited to the provision of spares, for instance, or can be global with a commitment in terms of availability.

Parachute and harness-container repairs

Expertise and Trials

Airborne Systems France is able to provide expertise and advice to stakeholders having to consider the constraints associated with airdrop of equipment, parachuting, and transport by air. Such activities can be completed with trials, on the ground or in-flight, subject to the type of justification requested for each project.

Definition of a shock absorber configuration

Mobile test facility to simulate airdrop of bundles

Training

Airborne Systems France delivers training to use and maintain various airdrop and parachuting systems. Training is conducted by seasoned instructors, on the basis of training plans tailored to each system, but with a level of flexibility in order to accommodate customer’s constraints, if any. Moreover, dedicated training supports can be developed in order to allow future trainers to deliver similar instruction within their units.

Training of foreign parachutists

Manufacturing

Airborne Systems France is able to manufacture prototypes and limited quantities of textile equipment on the premises. For manufacturing bigger quantities of equipment or when other materials are involved, selected industrial partners can also be used.