AerSale’s AerAware EFVS Gains Canadian Certification, Enhancing Aviation Safety and Efficiency

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AerSale’s Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS), AerAware, has achieved a key milestone by gaining validation from Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), marking the system’s first international certification outside the United States. This approval highlights the growing importance of advanced vision systems in commercial and cargo aviation, especially for improving safety and operational performance in low-visibility conditions. 

AerAware is an advanced EFVS that integrates multispectral imaging, synthetic vision, and a head-wearable display (SkyLens) to provide pilots a clear, real-time view in degraded visual environments, such as fog, rain, smoke, or the darkness of night. Unlike conventional head-up displays (HUDs), SkyLens is wearable, lightweight, and displays vital flight data and terrain overlays directly into the pilot’s line of sight. The system supports dual-pilot operation, improving situational awareness and coordination in the cockpit. 

Key Features 

• Penetrates fog, haze, and precipitation using infrared and visible spectrum imaging 

• SkyLens head-wearable display keeps critical flight data within the pilot's view 

• Offers up to 50% greater visibility than unaided human vision, aiding earlier detection of runway lights and obstacles  

• Certified for Boeing 737NG aircraft and designed for adaptability across multi-aircraft  

  
  

Canada’s climate and geography demand high-performance all-weather systems. The TCCA validation aligns AerAware with Canadian operational standards and opens the door for broader adoption in North America, as well as future certifications in Europe and beyond. AerSale is also pursuing further FAA approvals for additional platforms. 

The global EFVS market is expanding rapidly. Valued at $334.56 million in 2024, it is projected to reach $486.68 million by 2031, with potential to exceed $3.2 billion by 2033. As demand for safer, more efficient operations grows, EFVS technologies like AerAware offer airlines key advantages, including: 

• Reduced weather-related delays 

• Fewer diversions 

• Lower fuel consumptions and emissions 

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AerSale CEO Nicolas Finazzo stated that the certification reflects the company’s commitment to redefining pilot visibility and operational safety. With increasing adoption, EFVS is evolving from a premium add-on to a strategic necessity for airlines and operators worldwide. 

Next-gen EFVS systems are expected to integrate augmented reality (AR), LIDAR, and enhanced synthetic vision to further improve situational awareness. As aviation authorities globally move towards harmonised standards, EFVS will likely become a standard feature in modern flight decks.