RFD Aerolite and EAM Aviation Liferafts
he RFD Aerolite series is our leading range of canopied liferafts, and is designed to be uniquely suitable for multiple fixed and rotary-wing applications including commercial and military use. Tried and tested in a large number of emergency situations including search & rescue missions, the Aerolite has proven effective across all aircraft types from executive jets to large military transporters and airline operators. Manufactured from polyurethane proofed nylon fabric, the Aerolite combines high survivability features with low weight/packed volume benefits. Each Aerolite liferaft has an inflatable canopy support to ensure maximum exposure protection against the most extreme elements.
Key features of our Aerolite and EAM Aviation liferafts: Available on over 100 fixed and rotary wing platforms including:
  • Approved to the highest standards including US FAA, UK CAA and EASA specifications
  • Self-erecting high stability twin buoyancy tubes with automatic inflation system and strong protective canopy
  • Comprehensive customer specific survival packs including FAR 91/135, JAR OPS 3
  • Open platform design dramatically improves boarding and rescue phase
  • Wide range of stowage options, including wing-stowage
  • Available in 4, 5, 6, 10, 30, 33 and 46 person sizes
  • Optional equipment including customised survival packs, ELTs / PLBs and high intensity light units are available
  • C-130 Hercules
  • Piaggio P-166
  • Fokker 27/50/60/90
  • Boeing B-767/777
  • CASA 212/235/295
  • Dassault Falcon
  • S-76
  • Cessna Citation
  • EC135/145/155
  • ATR 42
  • Cessna P95
  • S-61
  • Embraer 190