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Day 1 at Farnborough International Airshow is underway! We're delighted to be exhibiting at Farnborough International Airshow, showcasing the Martin-Baker Mk18 Seat, the latest evolution in escape system technology and a key capability on next-generation aircraft programmes around the world 🔻 Find out more about the MK18 here: lnkd.in/eqAeCi44 #MartinBaker #FarnboroughAirshow #EngineeringForLife

We're looking forward to exhibiting at the Farnborough International Airshow next week in Hall 1 #1260! ✈️ It's set to be a fantastic week of meetings, networking, and industry engagement as we showcase the latest in Martin-Baker's escape system technology and connect with customers, partners and industry colleagues from around the world. We look forward to seeing you there! 🔻 #FIA2026 #FarnboroughAirshow #MartinBaker #EngineeringForLife

🎉For 75 of America’s 250 years, Martin-Baker ejection seats have helped protect the men and women serving in the United States Armed Forces through saving 3,632 U.S. aircrew lives to date. That story began on 21 December 1951, when the first U.S. aircrew member ejected from a Canberra using a Martin-Baker Mk1C seat. Most recently, on 13 June 2026, a U.S. Marine Corps aviator ejected from an F/A-18 Hornet using a US14A NACES ejection seat. Through Martin-Baker America, the company maintains a dedicated presence in the United States, working closely with U.S. customers and supporting the ejection seats relied upon by American aircrew. As the United States marks 250 years of independence, Martin-Baker is proud to have supported its aircrew for the last 75 years 🔻 #US250 #EngineeringForLife

Protecting those who fly ✈️ At Martin-Baker, we don’t just engineer ejection seats; we engineer lifelines. With over 7,800 lives saved, our impact is global. We are hiring a Commercial Officer (EMEA) for a 12-month maternity cover at our HQ in Denham, Buckinghamshire. The Role Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of international defence contracts. You will lead bids, negotiate terms, manage relationship accounts, and handle contract excellence using SAP. What You Need 🔻Systems: Experience with SAP (or similar MRP) and Excel. 🔻Skills: Strong foundations in contracts, procurement, or bids. 🔻Background: Degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or Economics. Why Martin-Baker? 🔻Balance: Midday finish every Friday! ⏰ 🔻Pension: 9% non-contributory pension. 🔻Time Off: 25 days holiday + bank holidays. 🔻Growth: Full personalised training plan. Apply Now Apply via the link below, email me at dgregory@martin-baker.co.uk, or connect with me, Dee Gregory directly here on LinkedIn. Apply here- bit.ly/4eYIx7Q #AerospaceJobs #CommercialOfficer #DefenseIndustry #BuckinghamshireJobs #Hiring #EngineeringForLife

Martin-Baker are proud to support those who serve 🔻 #ReservesDay #EngineeringForLife

On Saturday 13th June, a US Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet crashed during a routine training mission near Rimrock Lake, Washington. The solo pilot successfully ejected using the Martin-Baker US14A (NACES) Ejection Seat. #EngineeringForLife

We’re heading to @ILA_Berlin 2026 next week🔻 Join Martin-Baker at Hall C, Stand #120, where we’ll be showcasing the US16E ejection seat for the F-35! #EngineeringForLife

We’re pleased to share that Martin-Baker will once again be exhibiting at the Annual SAFE Symposium in Mobile, AL. Stop by our booth #108 to chat with the team about the latest in Ejection Seat Technology! 🔻 #EngineeringForLife

Yesterday, a U.S Navy T-45C Goshawk crashed near Meridian Naval Air Station. Both pilots successfully ejected using the Martin-Baker US14A (NACES) Ejection Seat. #EngineeringForLife

On Wednesday, a Pakistan Air Force FT-7PG aircraft crashed after technical malfunction near Mianwali Airport. Both pilots successfully ejected using the Martin-Baker PK10LZ Ejection Seat. #EngineeringForLife

Yesterday, two Boeing E/A-18G Growlers collided mid-air during an airshow demonstration at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. All four pilots successfully ejected using the Martin-Baker US14A (NACES) Ejection Seat. #EngineeringForLife

Yesterday, a United States Air Force T-38C Talon crashed in West Alabama. Both pilots successfully ejected using the Martin-Baker US16T Ejection Seat. #EngineeringForLife

Martin-Baker will be exhibiting at the Marine Corps Aviation Association Symposium in Dallas, TX next week ✈️ Join us to connect with the community and continue to support aircrew safety! #MCAA #MarineAviation #MartinBaker #EngineeringForLife

Chris Lyon's Story 🔻 "I joined the Royal Air Force, as a Boy Entrant, in January 1961 serving until March 1999, leaving as a Flight Sergeant. My first experience of an Ejection Seat was in the Javelin that was in our training Hangar. Following 18 months training, there followed a succession of postings over the next 38 years. The majority of which entailed working 1st line on Squadrons. This entailed a myriad jobs of Armament nature including Before Flight/After Flight/ Turn Round Servicings and Removal and Fitment of the various marks of Martin-Baker Ejection Seats. Starting with 90 Squadron Valiants at RAF Honnington (who were disbanded and scrapped within 2 months of me arriving. A “cross posting” to 55 Squadron Victors (who were then still Bombers) followed. Many detachments with 55/57 Sqn were topped by 3 X 3 months in Singapore. Several times per day necessitated the normal AF/BF of the Ejection Seats. Removing the Ejection Seats in the blazing sun was no fun (especially as at that time, the aircraft were painted in gloss white!! In the following years, I was fortunate enough to have 6 tours (20 years in total) to Royal Air Force Germany (2ATAF as was initially). Each Squadron posting, 17Sqn Canberra PR7’s, 14Sqn Canberra’s B(I)8’s. In later years, Phantom FGR11 and Jaguar’s of 6/14/19 and 20 Squadrons always entailed Removal and Fitting the Ejection Seats on a regular basis (6 monthly servicing as it was then). Canberra removal and fitment were not too bad, as were the Jaguar. But, the constant “Seat Pan Removal” on the Phantom’s were a guaranteed task on every shift due to INAS(?) problems. Seem to remember that the worst part of that job (prior to H & S intervention), entailed removing the pan by lifting it out of the cockpit and manhandling it to the ground via the wing!! Tying the connector at the rear left of the seat with cord was no easy task either!! On one posting to RAF Leeming I was NCO I/C the Ejection Seat Bay doing 2nd line Servicing. It was during this posting that I visited your Factory with various items of the Tornado seats on a couple of occasions. Promotions and postings followed and I ended up at 5 Site RAF Stafford where we did the 3rd line servicing on a multitude of Armament Equipment. Not least of all were many marks of Ejection Seats. I left the RAF here but returned as OC Armament as the first civilian OC. I was lucky enough during my Service Career to have “back seat” trips in a Phantom and a Jaguar. Confident in the knowledge that I had, coincidently, fitted the Seats as part of my Squadron tasks". Read more stories on our website: martin-baker.com/maintainers/ #EngineeringForLife #Maintainer

We’re looking forward to exhibiting at the A-6 Intruder Reunion in Dallas, TX next week 🔻 Meet the team as we celebrate the aircraft’s legacy and our long-standing role in supporting aircrew safety. #A6Intruder #MartinBaker #NavalAviation #EngineeringForLife

We’re pleased to share a progress update on the design of our elephant, part of the Trunks Across the Thames trail for @thameshospice that we’re proud to be supporting. We’re looking forward to seeing our elephant join the rest of the herd! 🔻🐘 #trunksXthames @TrunksXthames

Our Martin-Baker America team are excited to be exhibiting at AAAA Summit in Nashville, TN next week! Join them at booth #148 to learn more about our industry-leading crashworthy seating solutions, designed to enhance crew survivability and mission success 🚁 We look forward to connecting with you there. #QuadA #AviationSafety #Crashworthy #MartinBaker #EngineeringForLife

On March 31st 2026, a United States Air Force F-35A Lightning II crashed during a routine training mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range north of Nellis AFB. The pilot successfully ejected using the Martin-Baker US16E Ejection Seat. #engineeringforlife

We’re excited to be attending & exhibiting at BEDEX show in Brussels, Belgium for the first time next week 🔻 On display will be out US16E seat for the F-35 aircraft, so please come and visit our booth Hall 11 #11108 to chat to the team and learn more about the latest in Escape System Technology! #EngineeringForLife