Satair and Schroth Safety Products have entered into a new exclusive distribution agreement to support the aftermarket requirements for the Installed Physical Secondary Barrier (IPSB) system in North America. The agreement positions Satair as the sole provider of spares and initial provisioning (IP) packages for this critical security hardware.
The IPSB is a secondary barrier door designed to shield the cockpit entry area, fulfilling a mandated FAA requirement for newly-built U.S.-registered aircraft. While the official FAA mandate takes effect in August 2026, Schroth’s IPSB system is already standard line-fit equipment on new Airbus A320neo family and A350 aircraft being delivered to major U.S. carriers.
"This agreement ensures that North American airlines have immediate, local access to the specialised components required to maintain their new fleets," said Thomas Lagaillarde, VP Product Management & Business Development, Satair. "By securing exclusivity for the IPSB, we are providing a seamless support structure for the next generation of cockpit security."
"We are proud to partner with Satair through this exclusive five-year agreement to ensure the seamless delivery of our IPSB system to the North American aftermarket. As the FAA mandate for secondary cockpit barriers approaches in 2026, this collaboration allows us to leverage Satair’s extensive distribution network to provide critical support for the of major U.S. carriers."
Martin Nadol, President, Schroth.
