Satair, an Airbus Services company, and Schroth Safety Products have signed an exclusive five-year distribution agreement for aftermarket support of Installed Physical Secondary Barriers (IPSB) in North America. Satair becomes the sole provider of spares and provisioning for the IPSB system, enhancing cockpit security compliance for regional operators.
The deal targets North American airlines and MRO providers adopting IPSB, mandated by FAA regulations for new passenger aircraft to prevent unauthorized cockpit access. This positions Satair as the exclusive channel for Schroth’s IPSB components, streamlining supply chains amid rising retrofit demand.
IPSB systems, physical barriers installed behind the cockpit door, address post-9/11 security gaps and support ongoing fleet upgrades on Airbus, Boeing, and other platforms. The agreement bolsters Satair’s aftermarket portfolio, following similar exclusive deals with RTX’s Collins Aerospace and others for critical aircraft parts.
Operators gain reliable access to OEM-approved spares, reducing downtime and ensuring regulatory adherence in a market where IPSB retrofits are accelerating. Satair’s global logistics network supports rapid distribution across the region.