Klatt Works Expanded AR System for Business Jets
The company has introduced its augmented reality display system for business jet cockpits to enhance pilot visibility.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Business Travel
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Klatt Works has expanded the market for its SAVED augmented reality smoke display system to include business jets. The technology allows pilots to view nose camera video and critical flight data directly on their oxygen mask visors during smoke emergencies.
Why it matters
The system provides pilots with essential flight data and external visibility when cockpit conditions become compromised by smoke. By integrating with existing equipment, it addresses a critical safety need during in-flight fire or smoke events.
The system holds FAA supplemental type certificates for Boeing 767, Boeing 777, and Gulfstream G550 aircraft. It currently requires an enhanced vision system and a heads-up display computer to function.
The players
Klatt Works
A California-based aerospace technology company specializing in cockpit safety and augmented reality systems.
Federal Aviation Administration
The national aviation authority responsible for issuing supplemental type certificates for the aircraft safety hardware.
The details
The SAVED system integrates with Zodiac MF-20 and MLD-20/40 oxygen masks, fitting into existing stowage boxes without requiring additional cockpit space. Klatt Works distributes the hardware through a network including Gulfstream, Duncan Aviation, West Star, and Altus Aerospace.
Timeline
Klatt Works scheduled a flight test for the Gulfstream G650 next month.
Roadmap
This integration signals a move toward standardizing advanced augmented reality tools across the broader business aviation sector. It represents a significant step in retrofitting legacy aircraft with modern visibility technology to compete with the latest avionics suites.
Business jet operators can improve cockpit safety by retrofitting their aircraft with the SAVED system using existing stowage configurations. This installation process allows for enhanced pilot situational awareness during emergencies without requiring extensive cockpit structural modifications.
The takeaway
Advanced augmented reality displays are becoming a vital component of emergency cockpit safety for the business jet industry. Operators looking to enhance safety protocols should evaluate the compatibility of their current oxygen mask systems with these new heads-up display overlays.
What happens next
Klatt Works intends to conduct a flight test on the Gulfstream G650 within the next month, and the company plans to pursue future certification for its system from EASA, the UK CAA, and Transport Canada.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Corporate Jet Investor.
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