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Capewell Aerial Systems is proud to announce that we are among 11 small businesses qualified by the US Air Force for a multiple award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract in the potential amount of $950,000,000 over the next ten years. Component contracts will be awarded and administered through the Air Force’s Life Cycle Management Center’s Try-Decide-Buy (TDB) …

US Air Force Taps Capewell for The Try-Decide-Buy Program Read More »

Our classic parachute release showed up in the Marvel Studio’s 2011 superhero film, Captain America: The First Avenger, starring Chris Evans. Capewell CFO Robert Brooks noticed it and did a screen grab of the image shown here. “Capewells” (as they are known in the parachute community) were first developed in 1939 in cooperation with the …

Who Knew? The Capewell Parachute Release Made a Cameo in Captain America: The First Avenger Read More »

Capewell is pleased to offer a new line of tactical gear for helicopter aircrews based on designs previously available only to US and Allied Militaries. The products in our new AERIS BELLATOR™ line (Latin for “Air Warrior”) are direct descendants of the US Army’s Air Warrior gear set that was designed exclusively for combat aircrews. …

AERIS BELLATOR: A New brand with some serious history Read More »

Capewell Aerial Systems LLC a global provider of engineered products for aerial delivery, life support and tactical gear for military, law enforcement and humanitarian agencies worldwide, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a teaming agreement with Pennant International Group plc, the AIM quoted supplier of integrated training and support solutions, products and …

Teaming Agreement Signed with Pennant PLC Read More »

Capewell is always adding new products to our lineup—and these two are real stand-outs! The new SAR-TAC™ Rescue Knife is a utility knife with features designed specifically for search and rescue teams and tactical units. Both lightweight and durable, the SAR-TAC™ Knife has a large thumb slot to make opening easy—even when wearing gloves. The …

These Two New Products Deserve a Closer Look… Read More »

Wait a minute! Did I just see that? Wasn’t that Capewell’s classic parachute release being worn by a character in the new Star Wars movie, SOLO? The answer is YES! Our Capewell Releases show up in the tavern scene where legendary “frenemies” Han Solo and Lando Calrissian meet for the very first time. They’re being …

Capewell’s Parachute Release Hits the Big Screen in the Movie “SOLO” Read More »

Capewell Aerial Systems is happy to announce a strategic partnership with EXO2, a world leader in the field of low voltage thermal fabrics. EXO2’s FabRoc™ material is ideal for a huge array of cold weather gear, medical cuffs/wraps and heat control devices. This revolutionary fabric conducts heat evenly without wires, and therefore can be configured into …

Capewell Now Offers High Tech Self-Heating Textiles from EXO2 Read More »

At this festive time of year, we’d like to take a moment to say thanks to those who stand in harm’s way to ensure that the rest of us live safely in a free society. This includes the military, law enforcement, fire fighters, search and rescue professionals and homeland security. Your sacrifices do not go …

Happy Holidays to Those Who Serve Read More »

Helicopter rescue teams rely on their hoist systems to perform under tough conditions. But the cable itself can be a weak link in the system. If the cable breaks or becomes frayed, the entire mission is placed at risk and may have to be scuttled. This can have dire consequences when lives are at stake. Capewell’s patented …

Our “Hi-Viz” Cable Splice Rescues SAR Missions Read More »

Priority 1 Air Rescue trains helicopter rescue and MEDEVAC crews worldwide. And they regularly train US National Guard personnel on SAR best practices, equipment usage, safety and more. As the world’s leading air rescue training organization, Priority 1 is familiar with just about all of the specialty gear available for helicopter crews and hoist operators. …

Priority 1 Relies on Capewell Gear for SAR Training Read More »