As global aviation continues to prioritize safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, Enhanced Flight Vision Systems (EFVS) are becoming essential tools for modern flight operations. These systems are no longer just a bonus feature—they are a game-changer, especially in today’s climate of unpredictable weather, busy airspace, and tight operational margins.
At the forefront of this movement is AerAware, AerSale’s cutting-edge EFVS solution that combines safety enhancement with significant cost savings and operational advantages.
What Is EFVS?
An Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) uses infrared cameras, advanced sensors, and synthetic vision to provide pilots with a clear, real-time view of the terrain and runway environment—even in conditions of poor visibility such as fog, rain, snow, or nighttime operations.
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Download free sample pagesThis enhanced imagery is projected onto a heads-up display (HUD) or a wearable Skylens™ display, enabling pilots to see what’s ahead without taking their eyes off the flight path.
The Safety Impact of EFVS
EFVS technology boosts situational awareness and enhances flight safety by:
As the FAA expands EFVS allowances for landing and rollout, pilots can legally and confidently land in conditions that would previously have required a missed approach or diversion.
Where AerAware Stands Apart
Unlike traditional EFVS systems limited to a narrow heads-up display, AerAware leverages a head-wearable display—offering a wider field of regard that moves with the pilot’s head. This enables continuous visibility and access to critical information, even when scanning 90 degrees away from the aircraft’s nose.
AerAware also integrates:
The Operational & Financial Benefits of AerAware
While EFVS is often viewed through a safety lens, AerAware’s value extends well beyond safety—delivering tangible savings and efficiency gains across airline operations.
1. Reduced Holding and Diversions
With AerAware, pilots can land in conditions that would normally require holding for weather to lift or diverting to alternate airports. This avoids:
2. Expanded Runway Access
AerAware-equipped aircraft do not need a Category III ILS runway to conduct low-visibility approaches, opening up more airport access and reducing dependence on a single CAT III-equipped runway. That means less congestion, fewer delays, and more flexible scheduling.
3. Minimized Risk of Operational Incidents
EFVS reduces the likelihood of:
Avoiding just one major incident or delay can more than offset the system cost over its lifecycle.
4. Optimized Aircraft Utilization
By enabling faster turnarounds, fewer cancellations, and less time waiting for weather to improve, AerAware helps airlines make better use of each aircraft—maximizing revenue-generating potential.
The Bottom Line
In today’s competitive aviation environment, airlines need technologies that deliver both safety and ROI. AerAware does exactly that—empowering flight crews to land safely in poor visibility, while also delivering measurable savings in fuel, scheduling efficiency, and operational uptime.
Clearer Landings. Smarter Operations.
Discover how AerAware is helping airlines future-proof their fleets and improve profitability through smarter, safer flight vision technology.
