Survival Products

08/25/2026

Living Our FLIGHT Values

This month's FLIGHT Value is Honored to Serve - putting customers first, anticipating their needs, and delivering exceptional service through every interaction.

Congratulations to Nair Vilchez, our Survival Products FLIGHT Award recipient!

Nair was recognized for her collaborative approach and willingness to work closely with others to support the team. Her ability to build positive working relationships, contribute wherever needed, and work together toward shared goals helps our team deliver the level of service our customers depend on. Nair's teamwork and commitment to supporting those around her exemplify what it means to be Honored to Serve.

Congratulations, Nair, and thank you for living our FLIGHT Values every day!

08/13/2026

We’re heading to ACPC 2026! ✈️

First Class Air Support and FCA will be in Orlando August 29–September 1 for the 69th Annual Air Carriers Purchasing Conference (ACPC).

Our team is looking forward to connecting with airline partners, industry colleagues and new faces from across the aviation community.
Jordi Debertomeu
Matt Tatman
David Orellana

If you’ll be at ACPC, we’d love to connect. Reach out to our team to schedule a time to meet in Orlando.
See you at !

07/29/2026

Living Our FLIGHT Values

This month's FLIGHT Value is Growing with Entrepreneurial Ambition - encouraging creative thinking, experimentation, continuous improvement, and transformative ideas to deliver solutions.

Congratulations to Barbara Nunez, our Survival Products FLIGHT Award recipient!

Barbara was recognized for her willingness to find solutions and consistently go above and beyond what is asked to make processes better. She takes the initiative to learn new tools and techniques that improve efficiency, helping our team work smarter and more effectively. Barbara's commitment to continuous learning, problem-solving, and process improvement exemplifies what it means to grow with entrepreneurial ambition.

Congratulations, Barbara, and thank you for living our FLIGHT Values every day!



First Class Air

07/09/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dwayne Mendez to the First Class Air team!

We're excited to announce that Dwayne Mendez has joined First Class Air as our Director of MRO Customer Service. With more than 20 years of aviation industry experience spanning cargo operations, training, operations management, process development, and customer success, Dwayne brings a wealth of knowledge that will help strengthen how we serve our customers every day. In his new role, Dwayne will lead the MRO Customer Service teams across Cargo Repair, Cobalt Aero Services, Innodyne Systems, and Survival Products, helping drive best practices, operational excellence, and a consistent customer experience across our family of companies.

Dwayne will play an important role in helping us deliver a seamless, customer-focused experience across every interaction. His leadership will help embed best practices throughout our organization while strengthening our commitment to The First Class Way. We're committed to continually improving how we support our customers throughout the aircraft lifecycle, and investing in talented leaders like Dwayne is an important part of delivering on that commitment.

For full details, see: https://firstclassair.com/news/first-class-air-welcomes-dwayne-mendez-as-director-of-mro-customer-service

07/02/2026

On this Fourth of July, we're thankful for the freedoms that inspire innovation, hard work, and opportunity - and for our incredible team members, customers, and partners who make Survival Products what it is every day. As we celebrate America's 250th birthday, we also celebrate the people who continue to push our industry forward with integrity and commitment to excellence.

Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing Independence Day with family and friends. Happy Fourth of July!

06/25/2026

06/24/2026

Maximizing Uptime.

From cargo loading systems and flight surfaces to survival equipment, teardowns, and PMA & DER solutions, our integrated aftermarket capabilities are designed to help operators reduce downtime, improve operational efficiency, and keep aircraft flying.

Through our family of specialized companies, we provide responsive support and technical expertise across:
• Cargo Systems MRO
• Nacelle & Flight Surface Repair
• Emergency Safety Equipment
• Aircraft Teardowns
• Used Serviceable Material
• PMA & DER Solutions

One partner. Connected solutions. Better outcomes.

The First Class Way.

06/19/2026

Every First Class Air Company brings together deep technical expertise providing customers with a single, streamlined partner across the aviation aftermarket. From sourcing hard-to-find components to performing complex repairs, manufacturing PMA parts, and managing end-of-life aircraft assets, we simplify the process to improve speed, efficiency, and overall fleet performance.

Our integrated platform is delivered through five core service areas:
Distribution – More than 2 million parts in inventory, including hard-to-find components, for freighter, commercial, regional, business, and military aircraft
MRO & DER Repair – Proprietary FAA- and EASA-approved DER repairs, and MRO experts across cargo systems, nacelles and flight surfaces, structures, and survival equipment
Manufacturing – FAA-approved PMA component production and cost-effective alternatives to OEM replacement parts to reduce maintenance costs and lead times
Teardowns – AFRA-certified on-site and in-house aircraft and component teardown programs from nose to tail to maximize asset value and expand available inventory
Exchange Programs – Flexible exchange and loan programs designed to reduce downtime and improve fleet availability

Check out what The First Class Way is all about!

06/18/2026

Specialized Companies. Integrated Capabilities.

First Class Air brings together a family of aviation aftermarket companies to deliver a more connected, responsive model across the aircraft lifecycle.

Here’s how our platform comes together:
- First Class Air Support – Global parts distribution and supply chain solutions with 5M+ parts in inventory
- Cargo Repair – Cargo system MRO, repair, overhaul, and engineering support for high-utilization fleets
- Cobalt Aero Services – Nacelle & flight surface MRO for complex structural components
- Innodyne Systems – Airframe & electrical component repair including composite, metallic, and electro-mechanical systems
- Survival Products – Emergency safety equipment manufacturing and MRO for slides, rafts, and inflatable systems

Together, we deliver integrated aftermarket solutions that help operators reduce downtime, lower costs, and improve performance. The First Class Way.

Download the flyer here: https://firstclassair.com/flyers-presentations

05/22/2026

This Memorial Day weekend, we honor and remember the brave men and women who have sacrificed for our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

From all of us at First Class Air and our family of integrated companies, we extend our deepest gratitude to those who served and to the families who carry their legacy forward.