PHOENIX (April 6, 2011) -“ AmSafe® Industries, Inc., the leading provider of highly engineered restraint systems, today announced that Allegiant Air will equip their MD-80 aircraft with AmSafe’s next generation lightweight passenger seatbelt. This streamlined version of AmSafe’s traditional design is nearly 25 percent lighter than the restraint installed on the majority of the world’s commercial fleet.
-œAs carriers once again face the challenge of extremely high fuel costs, they continue to look for innovative ways to reduce cabin weight,- said Herb Mardany, senior vice president of AmSafe Industries, Inc. -œOur lightweight seatbelt, which retains the iconic teardro buckle design familiar to passengers around the world, is an important component of any weight-reduction plan geared toward improved fuel efficiency.-
-œAmSafe’s lightweight seatbelt is an ideal complement to our 3100 FeatherWeightâ„¢ series seat. The combined selection by Allegiant of lightweight products will provide an industry leading weight savings solution,- said Rick Salanitri, president of TIMCO Aerosystems, a leading manufacturer of commercial aircraft seats.
The lightweight seatbelt has the same patented performance qualities that AmSafe’s products have become known for. It has the same attach points as the conventional AmSafe seatbelt and can be easily retrofitted on both premium and economy seats.