8th June 2020 Latest News Crew Respirator For Air Ambulance Crews Key Survival Equipment Ltd have developed an adaptor that allows the Corpro Half Mask respirator system to be used in conjunction with flying helmets. The adaptor is designed to fit the CorPro HM1400 respirator system, and can house either a M7 Electret or M87 Dynamic microphone. HM1400 and adaptor are suitable for use with any flying helmet […] read more
6th May 2020 Latest News ALPHA Helmet Compatible Flight Crew Respirator The Gentex Low Profile Particulate Respirator (LPPR) is a half-mask respirator designed to provide protection against a wide range of oil and non-oil based particulate contaminants encountered by pilots and rear crew during training and in operational environments. There is expected to be high demand for LPPR in Europe, to avoid missing out on this […] read more
25th March 2020 Uncategorised COVID-19 Restrictions Update Gentex ALPHA Helmet Support On-Site Maintenance Due to government advice and the movement restrictions currently in place across the United Kingdom, we have taken the unprecedented decision to suspend all on-site maintenance activities at customers locations. We would like to take this opportunity to apologise if this creates any issues in regards to previous maintenance […] read more
23rd January 2020 Latest News New FENN NVG Compatible ALPHA 900 Helmet Important news for all FENN Night Vision Goggle (NVG) users. From 01 February 2020 the Gentex ALPHA 900F helmet will be available to order. The new 900F helmet has been designed to replace the legacy Passive Air Support Unit (PASU) ALPHA Eagle and becomes the only ALPHA Eagle/900 FENN compatible helmet. The upgraded ALPHA 900F […] read more
10th December 2019 Latest News National Police Air Service Helmet Contract Award Derby, United Kingdom – UK Gentex authorised Alpha helmet distributor, Key Survival Equipment Ltd, has announced the company has been awarded a new contract by the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Yorkshire the lead body for the National Police Air Service (NPAS) to provide Alpha helmet maintenance, provision and support to all NPAS rotary […] read more
29th July 2019 Latest News Eagle soars! Another ALPHA Eagle leaves the Key Survival Equipment nest. One lucky Air Ambulance pilot will soon be on their way to a shout wearing this rather dashing ALPHA Eagle helmet. Available in five sizes and a range of colours (most customers prefer gloss white, but we’re partial to gloss yellow and suede blue/grey.. ) the […] read more
5th July 2019 Latest News Alpha Eagle soars with aerobatics pilot. We were recently presented with a brief to supply a light weight, comfortable helmet with passive communications and low profile due to the reduced canopy dimensions of the customers aircraft. The customer had been struggling to find a helmet that catered for their requirements until we suggested a single visor Gentex Alpha Eagle – an ideal […] read more
20th June 2019 Latest News Gentex Aircrew And Aircraft Maintainers Product Distributor GENTEX is the leading supplier of aircrew helmet systems for aviators worldwide. They are preferred because of their specialised features, comfort, ease of use and durability. As a stocking distributor, we have direct access to GENTEX helmets, parts and accessories, so we can provide very quick deliveries. We are especially proud to be the distributor […] read more
20th June 2019 Latest News Gentex Helmet Components Replacement Schedules RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT SCHEDULES & PARTS Maintain the protection and performance levels of your Gentex/ALPHA helmet system and extend its use by replacing worn out components and assemblies with genuine Gentex/ALPHA replacement parts, available for all of our fielded systems. Over time, parts can become worn, warped or otherwise damaged, which diminishes the protection capability of […] read more
20th June 2019 Latest News SAS Vs Gentex Alpha Training Key Survival Equipment’s Gentex helmet customer relationship manager, Ben Kendrick, delivered Alpha Eagle and Alpha 900 helmet maintenance training to SPECIALIST AVIATION SERVICES. The two day maintainers course delivered by Ben on behalf of Alpha helmet manufacturer GENTEX has provided S.A.S technicians with the skills needed to maintain their customers Gentex Alpha Helmets. Specialist Aviation Services specialise in […] read more
31st May 2019 Latest News Gentex Dazzle Laser Defence Spectacles Key Survival Equipment can now offer the Gentex Dazzle range of Laser Defence Spectacles. To combat emerging laser threats that may be encountered by pilots during critical phases of flight, Gentex has developed a line of laser protective spectacles. Leveraging decades of experience with military laser eye protection, Gentex Dazzle Laser Defense Spectacles can be […] read more
29th October 2018 Latest News MoD Life Preserver Training. Key Survival Equipment Ltd delivered a comprehensive life preserver training package to post-graduate Naval Airman (SE) and Royal Air Force Survival Equipment Specialists and SERE instructors. The course was delivered over three days at the Royal Naval Air Engineering and Survival School, HMS Sultan, Gosport. Operations Director Darren Bumby and Service manager Ben Kendrick delivered […] read more
