CENTUM’s Lifeseeker chosen as line-fit option for Airbus Helicopters

CENTUM has announced that its airborne phone location system, Lifeseeker, will be available as a factory-installed option on Airbus Helicopters’ platforms under a new agreement between the two companies.

Lifeseeker is designed to enhance search and rescue (SAR) operations by turning mobile phones into distress beacons, even when no network coverage is available. By integrating the system directly during production, Airbus Helicopters can offer operators a fully certified and avionics-compatible SAR capability from the point of delivery.

The agreement marks a step forward in CENTUM’s collaboration with Airbus Helicopters and positions the Spanish technology company as a trusted supplier of advanced SAR solutions integrated directly into aircraft production lines.

“We are pleased to deepen our collaboration with Airbus Helicopters and make Lifeseeker available as a line-fit option,” said Javier Chamorro, Executive President of CENTUM. “This agreement helps end users access critical SAR technology more easily, improving response times and mission success.”

By integrating the system during production, operators can avoid the extra steps of post-delivery modifications and certification. This may be particularly relevant for emergency services that need their aircraft available for operations without delay.

Lifeseeker is already in use with rescue organizations in several countries, where it has supported successful SAR missions. The technology locates and connects to mobile phones in areas such as remote terrain or disaster zones, where conventional communication networks are unavailable or damaged.

Earlier this year Airbus signed a contract to integrate Centum’s Lifeseeker into C295 maritime surveillance aircraft for Spain.