Integrated Flight Suit for Aircrew

Under contract to the U.S. Air Force, TIAX has developed a lightweight flight suit that optimizes the safety and mobility of Air Force personnel by integrating protective layers. Currently aircrew members must wear multiple layers of equipment that mitigate specific hazards, such as fire, cold-water immersion, or acceleration, and also allow for the storage of survival equipment. The bulk of such equipment, combined with the confined aircraft space, often leads to heat stress and reduced mobility for aircrew.

TIAX leveraged advanced materials technologies and novel design elements to develop a prototype that reduces the weight and bulk of equipment, while at the same time ensuring that aircrew members are protected and can maintain required performance and mobility.