Our journey:
We invite you to explore the milestones that shaped our journey
2023 marked a significant milestone as Aviation and Survival Support celebrated 20 years in the industry. As we reflect on the past two decades, we look ahead with the same commitment and ambition — ready for the next twenty years.
- 2003
Founded in Norway
Svein H. Johansen founds Aviation and Survival Support as a component supplier to the aviation and defence industries.
- 2005
First defence contract
Secured our first defence contract — survival suits and avionics exchange programmes for Norwegian operators.
- 2008
Pivot to life support
Responded to the financial crisis by shifting focus from aviation parts to life-support equipment — 90% of the business reoriented.
- 2009
Beaufort partnership
Became distributor for Beaufort Group in Norway and Denmark — a relationship that still shapes our portfolio today.
- 2010
Rebrand and custom engineering
Renewed submarine fleet contracts, rebranded the company, and designed a custom rescue suit for the 330 Squadron.
- 2014
Maintenance partnerships
Added long-term maintenance agreements with LT Tech and the Norwegian Air Ambulance service.
- 2017
Contracts renewed
Submarine fleet contracts and Norwegian Air Ambulance service agreements renewed — continued trust from demanding operators.
- 2018
LYNX and emergency services
Expanded into the emergency services sector and launched LYNX — our own protective clothing line.
- 2021
New home, new border
Moved to a larger facility in Barkåker Industrial Area, and opened a Swedish branch office in Uppsala.
- 2022
F-35 and new partners
Won the Norwegian F-35 pilot clothing contract with Beaufort, secured Swedish defence contracts, and partnered with C2 Vertical Safety and Bristow SAR.
- 2023
Twenty years on
Two decades of delivering lifesaving equipment to aviation, maritime, defence and emergency services.
- 2025
Swedish Subsidiary
The year we turned our Swedish branch office into a subsidiary and signed a significant development and sales contract with FMV for new and innovative life raft systems
Moments that mattered
Four turning points that shaped the company
Behind every year on the timeline is a decision, a contract or a crisis that changed the direction of the company. These are four of the most defining.
Pivot to life support
When the financial crisis hit, 90% of our business was aircraft parts and 10% was life support. Within two years we had flipped those numbers — refocusing on survival equipment and technical services for operators that could not afford equipment failure. The decision reshaped the company and set the direction for the next fifteen years.
A larger home, and a second one
We moved to a more modern facility at Barkåker industrial park providing – more office space, showroom, more warehouse, more service capacity, improved logistics. In the same year we opened a Swedish branch office, putting our team closer to Nordic and Northern Europe defence and emergency-service customers. Two Locations, One Standard of Service
F-35 and the trust that comes with it
Winning the Norwegian F-35 pilot clothing contract together with RFD Beaufort was the clearest signal yet that two decades of quality work had compounded. The same year brought important Swedish defence contracts and a partnership with C2 Vertical Safety supplying the Norwegian Government agencies— confirmation that our standards travel across borders and mission profiles.
Swedish Subsidiary
The year we turned our Swedish branch office into a subsidiary and signed a significant development and sales contract with FMV for new and innovative life raft systems. This shows our commitment to meet our valued customers’ high demand and in-country support.
The Principles Behind Trust
The Principles Behind Trust
Trust Your Equipment is more than our slogan. It defines the standards we set for ourselves, the relationships we build, and the capabilities we deliver.
01
Trust Through Performance
Trust is earned through reliability, quality, and proven performance. We focus on delivering capabilities that perform as expected in demanding operational environments, because when personnel depend on their equipment, confidence is essential.
02
Safety at the Core
Safety is not a feature; it is a fundamental requirement. Every capability we support is selected with the objective of enhancing protection, survivability, and operational effectiveness for the people who rely on it.
03
Responsibility Beyond the Product
Every solution we support is part of a larger responsibility. We are committed to protecting the interests of our customers, supporting our employees and partners, and conducting business in a way that respects both our local communities and the environment.
By maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and ethical business practices, we help ensure trust, accountability, and long-term value throughout our organization and supply chain.
Trust is built not only through equipment performance, but through the way we conduct ourselves every day.
04
Continuous improvement
Operational requirements evolve, technologies advance, and expectations increase. We continuously seek new knowledge, improved processes, and innovative solutions that help our customers maintain readiness and trust in the equipment they depend on.
A word from our founder
Twenty years in, the mission is the same as the day we started — to make sure the people who depend on this equipment can trust it completely. The next twenty years will ask even more of us, and we are ready for it.