MK20 Passenger Lifejacket

Trusted Flotation Support for Commercial Airline Passengers

The MK20 Passenger Lifejacket is designed to ensure the safety of passengers during emergency water landings. With over five decades of experience and more than 1 million lifejackets produced, we are the preferred choice of leading aviation organisations worldwide. The MK20 is built to provide emergency flotation, ensuring passengers remain safe and supported during ditching scenarios.

CAA-approved, the MK20 Passenger Lifejacket is equipped with a single chamber designed to automatically position the wearer face-up in the water, even if unconscious. Its lightweight and compact design allows for quick and efficient deployment, making it a vital piece of safety equipment on all commercial flights.

Performance

In aviation, performance means more than function, it means readiness under pressure. Our lifejackets and crew safety systems are engineered for rapid deployment, reliable flotation, and operational endurance across both civil and military platforms. Whether supporting commercial aviation or tactical flight operations, they deliver consistent, trusted performance when it counts.

Innovation

We advance crew safety through continuous innovation in design, materials and survivability technology. From lightweight lifejackets for civil aviation to high-performance systems for rotary and fixed-wing aircrew, our products are shaped by real-world feedback, evolving regulatory requirements and a commitment to continually raising the standard in aircrew protection.

Protection

Crew protection is central to safe and effective aviation. Our life-saving systems are designed to perform in high-stress, high-consequence environments, providing flotation, thermal protection and secure fit across a range of mission and commercial profiles. Certified and rigorously tested, they help protect lives at altitude, on approach, or in emergency descent.

Product Benefits

Passenger Safety Guarantee:
Designed specifically to ensure the safety of airline passengers, offering quick and reliable flotation in emergency water landings.

Face-Up Positioning for Unconscious Wearers:
The single chamber forces the wearer into a face-up position, providing flotation even when unconscious.

Compact and Easy to Use:
Lightweight and compact, the MK20 Passenger Lifejacket is easy to store and deploy in critical moments.

Key Features

Single-Chamber Design:
Ensures the wearer is positioned face-up in the water, providing critical flotation support even in an unconscious state.

CAA Approved:
Fully certified by the Civil Aviation Authority, meeting stringent safety standards for commercial airline use.

Compact and Lightweight:
Designed for easy storage and rapid deployment, ensuring quick access in an emergency without taking up unnecessary space.

Manual and Oral Inflation Systems:
Equipped with a manual inflation toggle and an oral inflation tube, providing reliable options for emergency activation.

Durable Construction:
Built from high-quality materials to guarantee long-lasting performance and withstand harsh conditions.

Technical Specification

Certification:	CAA Approved
Inflation System:	Manual pull toggle with oral inflation backup
Flotation:	Single chamber designed for face-up positioning
Material:	Lightweight, durable construction
Weight:	Compact design for easy storage and fast deployment

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