Martin-Baker, the Best Seat in the House
28th July 2017
Recently I had the privilege of spending some time with the F-35 Martin-Baker team. Martin-Baker is the world’s most experienced manufacturer of aircraft ejection seats and related survival equipment. The corporation is the primary contractor building the F-35’s US16E ejection seat. While at their site in the U.K., I toured their state of the art…
The Royal International Air Tattoo
19th July 2017
Fairford, England – Martin-Baker showcased its wares at the Royal International Air Tattoo this weekend (July 14-16) at Royal Air Force Base Fairford in Gloucestershire. The company hosted a booth at Fairford and had the US16E ejection seat simulator there for all to view and try. The US16E is currently fitted into the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter which is…
Martin-Baker Australia and Pilatus sign MRO deal
6th July 2017
Martin-Baker Australia and Pilatus Aircraft have today signed a Letter of Intent for Martin-Baker Australia to provide Ejection Seat Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul for the Royal Australian Air Force PC-21 aircraft. The agreement proposes a seven year firm fixed price solution with rolling Contract Change Proposals out to twenty years. Andrew Eden, Martin-Baker Australia Managing…
Martin-Baker shows candidate ejection seat for T-X
26th June 2017
Article by Flight Global Martin-Baker is showing its candidate ejection seat for the US Air Force’s T-X trainer for the first time at a major show, with the Mk18 design also to be the basis for offers to equip future fighters and upgrade in-service types. Developed using the UK company’s experience gained from designing and…
Martin-Baker at The Paris Air Show 2017
(Paris) With the Paris Air Show in full swing, activity around the Martin-Baker booth has been heavy, with visitors ranging from military officials, pilots, politicians, media and industry leaders. Each came away impressed with the Martin-Baker brand. The booth, located in Hall 2B at stand F140, features our design for the U.S. Air Force trainer…