A high percentage of aircraft crashes are survivable, which is especially true in modern aircraft where the robust structures are designed to provide the occupants with the maximum level of protection. However, a key element to minimise or prevent injury in the event of a survivable impact is to provide optimal restraint for the seat occupant and reduce the level of crash force acceleration transmitted to the occupant’s body, in particular to limit the amount of spinal column compression. MBA’s cutting edge design technology coupled with use of the finest grades of aerospace materials and assembly practices result in seats which provide protection exceeding the specification requirements but with low system mass. The seat structure is specifically designed to prevent excessive permanent deformation in the event of impact whilst incorporating the flexibility to accommodate aircraft floor deformation of the aircraft floor. Martin-Baker has developed seating technology that not only meets all specification requirements over a broad occupant range, but which remain lightweight and affordable.