Safety Begins with 3                                                                            Two ensure safety, three redefines it: Elevating aviation safety with AerAware  Enhanced Flight Vision.

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Introduction

The Airline Pilots Association’s (ALPA) initiative, Safety Starts with Two, emphasizes the critical importance of both the Captain and First Officer in ensuring flight safety. AerSale proudly aligns with this philosophy but takes it a step further: we believe that Two Ensure Safety, Three Redefines it. By integrating the AerAware Enhanced Flight Vision System(EFVS) into the cockpit, we add a transformative third layer of safety, enhancing situational awareness, decision-making, and operational performance.

 

The Critical Role of AerAware EFVS

AerAware EFVS leverages state-of-the-art infrared sensors and advanced display technology to provide pilots with unprecedented visibility, even in the most challenging weather conditions. This system is a game-changer, especially during takeoff, approach, and landing phases, where the majority of aviation incidents occur.

 

Key Features of AerAware EFVS include:

•  Primary Flight Display Symbology (PFD): Provides heads-down primary flight display(PFD) information while enabling pilots to control the aircraft's flight path and energy more precisely, all while remaining heads-up.
•  Synthetic Vision: Utilizes computer-generated 3D imagery of terrain and objects, supported by a worldwide airport database and GPS technology, to aid in identifying the correct landing airport and runway. Additionally, it offers extended runway centerline (breadcrumbs) symbology and displays alternate airports for enhanced situational flexibility.
•  Enhanced Vision: Presents pilots with "real-world" enhanced images that allow runway infrastructure to be seen at distances farther than possible with the unaided eye in reduced visibility conditions. It provides a clear depiction of taxiways, obstructions, vehicles, and personnel, further improving situational awareness during critical phases of flight.
  
  

Essential Impact of AerAware EFVS

In traditional operations, the Captain and First Officer rely on their training, experience, and teamwork to manage complex flight situations. While this dynamic
remains essential, the addition of AerAware EFVS introduces a technological partner that:

• Augments Human Perception: Enhances the crew’s ability to detect potential hazards, such as terrain, obstacles, or other aircraft, reducing the risk of runway excursions / incursions.
• Enables a Shared Mental Model: Dual pilot head wearable displays (HWD) ensure complete situational awareness fostering a shared mental model between pilots. Additionally, by providing clear and intuitive visual guidance, AerAware enables pilots to focus on critical decision-making.
• Fosters Efficient Energy Management: Real-time display of aircraft flight path vector and acceleration that is conformal with the outside world enables better altitude and air speed control, reducing the risk of short and long landings, as well as tail strikes.
• Supports Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Aligns seamlessly with existing workflows, ensuring smooth integration without compromising operational efficiency.
  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real World Benefits

The implementation of AerAware EFVS translates into tangible safety and operational advantages, including:

• Reduced Approach Minima: Enables safer landings at airports with reduced visibility, minimizing delays and diversions.
• Enhanced Safety Margins: Provides critical visual information that helps avoid Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) and other high-risk scenarios.
• Operational Efficiency: Reduces fuel consumption and associated costs by allowing more direct flight paths and minimizing holding patterns due to low visibility.
  
  

Supporting the ALPA Initiative

Safety Starts with Two is a foundation upon which modern aviation has built its impressive safety record. By advocating for a third level of safety through the AerAware Enhanced Flight Vision System, AerSale complements ALPA’s initiative, offering an innovative solution that enhances the collaborative efforts of pilots and provides an additional safety net.

 

Conclusion

In an industry where safety is paramount, integrating cutting-edge technology like AerAware EFVS is not just an option but a necessity. By combining the expertise of the Captain and First Officer with the advanced capabilities of AerAware, we are redefining the future of flight safety. Together, we can ensure that every journey begins and ends with the highest level of operational excellence.