Madrid, May 2025 – CENTUM and Avincis are proud to announce a strategic partnership in the framework of the newly awarded contract to Avincis as the helicopter service provider for Sasemar (the Spanish Maritime Safety and Rescue Agency). This collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing the technological capabilities of Avincis’ fleet, with the integration of CENTUM’s Lifeseeker system, designed to detect and locate mobile phones in emergency scenarios.
As part of this contract, Avincis will enhance its fleet of AW139 helicopters with new technologies, including Lifeseeker. This cutting-edge solution allows for the detection and location of individuals through their mobile phones, even in areas without cellular coverage.
Avincis will also oversee the development of the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of Lifeseeker. Once integrated, this advanced tool will equip Avincis’ helicopters operated for Sasemar with a proven technology that has already demonstrated its effectiveness in search and rescue missions around the world.
Simon Tye, Chief Commercial Officer of Avincis Group, commented: "Integrating Lifeseeker into our fleet is a natural step for us as Europe’s leading provider of Emergency Air Services. CENTUM’s technology enhances our search and rescue capabilities, supporting our mission to save lives and protect communities."
Héctor Estévez, CEO of CENTUM, added: "We are proud to continue developing solutions alongside Avincis, a company with an outstanding track record in emergency operations. The integration of Lifeseeker into the AW139 fleet represents a decisive step forward in enhancing search capabilities on land and at sea, contributing directly to our shared mission of saving lives."
The official signing of the agreement took place at FEINDEF, highlighting the collaboration between both companies and their commitment to promoting Spanish technology in the field of maritime search and rescue.
About CENTUM
CENTUM is an engineering company with over 15 years of experience and a presence in more than 20 countries. Its mission is to design, develop, and market mission-critical aerospace systems for the Emergency, Security, Defence, and Aerospace sectors. These systems are focused on optimizing results in search and rescue operations, maritime surveillance, firefighting, emergency communications, and border control.
Furthermore, it supports its customers in the integration and throughout the whole lifecycle by a highly qualified engineering team, with the clear purpose of improving people’s lives.
www.centum.com
About Avincis
As Europe’s leading provider of Emergency Air Services—with additional operations in Africa and South America—Avincis specializes in helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), search and rescue (SAR), wildfire suppression, and dedicated emergency air transport for offshore oil and gas platforms.
Operating from over 180 bases across Spain, Portugal, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Mozambique, and Chile, Avincis manages its operations from its headquarters in Lisbon, Portugal, where it relocated in 2023.
With a fleet of approximately 250 aircraft, Avincis employs over 2,400 skilled professionals—including pilots, air crews, technicians, and support teams—committed to delivering a unique service. With over four decades of experience, Avincis has played a critical role in saving lives and protecting communities in some of the world’s most challenging and remote environments.
www.avincis.com
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