« AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION MEDICAL STUDENTS ON CAPITOL HILL : GlobalGiants.com | Main | Dodge Demon Roadster Concept : GlobalGiants.com »

February 13, 2007

Airborne Systems Showcases New Parachute Technologies to Global Military Audience : GlobalGiants.com

ELOY, Ariz., Feb. 13 -- Airborne Systems Group, which has combined the world's leading parachute brands specializing in aerial delivery, rescue and survival equipment, and engineering services, held a two day event allowing allied militaries from around the world to participate in a demonstration of the world's most advanced parachute delivery technology.

Photo: Airborne Days - militaries test ride Airborne Systems high performance parachutes.

The event called "Airborne Days" focused on equipment used in aerial cargo delivery, airborne insertions and in rescue and survival operations. Military personnel from 23 different countries made jumps with the new equipment. "This is an unprecedented event," said Brad Petersen, COO of Airborne Systems, North America. "With so many new parachute technologies, militaries have many options to increase their effectiveness on the battlefield."

A number of products from Airborne Systems, Europe developed at the UK and Canadian operation centers were showcased. Airborne Systems has combined the core technologies of four of the world's leading parachute brands; Irvin Aerospace, GQ Parachutes, Para-Flite and AML (Aircraft Materials, Ltd). [GlobalGiants.com]

Sphere: Related Content

Posted by Editors at February 13, 2007 12:11 PM | Link to this Post