our Legacy
Aviation Excellence
Since 1952
EAM Worldwide was founded in 1952 by Samuel Oroshnik, who was an aviation enthusiast since his teenage years. As a general aviator, he took his passion for flying and turned it into a business to serve the unmet needs of the aviation industry.
1952
It Begins… Aviation Repair Station
1968
Official Operating
Certificate Part 145
1979
First manufacturing line; begins production of life vests for aviation.
1979
Certified repair stations expanded globally, offering EAM international client's greater convenience.
1982
Aviation and Marine Life Raft Production begins
1983
Launch of KSD35 Life Vest - 1 of EAM’s most Popular models
1985
Launch of Infant Life Vest
1986
Launch of constant wear Helicopter Life vest KSE and Bravo Models and Launch of Triumph Marine Life vest
1995
Relocation of Mf’ing to current facility to accommodate growth
1999
Corporate offices moves to join Mf’ing, uniting HQ
2000
Miriam Oroshnik takes over from her father as President and CEO
2001
Introduction of VIP Life Rafts to meet the needs of Corporate Market (Fixed and Rotary)
2005
EAM launches its Global Sales Office in Lisbon, Portugal.
2006
Global Sales Office relocates to Dubai, its current location – all time zones are bridged. Work force increased by 30%
2010
Eastern Aero Marine rebrands as EAM Worldwide. EAM RFID Solutions is launched
2011
Life Rafts series expanded to include 36 and 56 Person models to meet industry needs
2012
EAM Celebrates 60 YEARS
2013
EAM launches its Escape Slides for the A320 Family at AIX Hamburg
2017
EAM Escape Slides successfully complete all required TSO tests
2018
EAM Slides TSO Approved. EAM announces its partnership with LHT and the SkyPax program
2019
EAM’s first full Production Year of Escape Slides
2020
The Year the “Earth stood still”
2021
2021 remained a challenging Year however EAM saw some signs of recovery
2022
A Year of recovery all around and also a year of many challenges – unprecedented demand and Supply Chain issues persist
EAM Worldwide delivers high-quality safety equipment and technology to help ensure the survival and well-being of each passenger and crew member.
Providing exceptional client service to the aviation and marine industries, EAM also helps support the financial and operational sustainability of each client. From attentive client service, competitive pricing and fast repair and maintenance turnarounds, EAM always considers the optimal savings it can provide its clients. With the latest RFID technology and innovation in its customized life vests, rafts, and kits, EAM delivers on its promise.
