EyeLights, AURA AERO and Adventure Pilot unveil APEX HUD: head-up display glasses for general aviation
Eyes out. Heads up. APEX HUD brings a new augmented pilot experience to AirVenture 2026.
Head-up display technology has a proven track record in military and commercial aviation, improving safety, situational awareness and cockpit efficiency. EyeLights, AURA AERO and Adventure Pilot are now combining their expertise to bring this technology to general aviation pilots through APEX HUD, a new generation of connected head-up display glasses.
The partnership brings together three complementary capabilities: EyeLights’ head up display hardware, Adventure Pilot’s iFly EFB navigation ecosystem, and AURA AERO’s aircraft integration expertise through its INTEGRAL platform.
APEX HUD is designed for owners and pilots of general aviation aircraft, from experimental aircraft to certified platforms.
The glasses feature the lightest design, brightest display, and widest field of view, while connecting with iFly EFB to support flight planning, navigation, and in-flight awareness. Pilots can customize the information shown in the glasses while planning and flying their trip.
APEX HUD combines advanced head-up display hardware with flight navigation data from iFly EFB, Adventure Pilot’s electronic flight bag application for VFR and IFR pilots. The glasses are designed to provide pilots with key flight information in their forward field of view, helping reduce heads-down time and improve situational awareness in the cockpit. iFly EFB is compatible with iOS, Android, and Windows devices.
As the aircraft manufacturer partner in the program, AURA AERO is working with EyeLights on the connectivity interface between the APEX HUD glasses and the INTEGRAL aircraft family. This integration is designed to bring selected aircraft data into the pilot’s forward field of view, supporting a safer, more intuitive and more connected cockpit experience.
APEX HUD is compatible with the Garmin G3X, with head-tracking capabilities for flight data spatialisation and safety. The product is currently being developed with Aura Aero and is expected to be commercially available in 2027.
“EyeLights is on a mission to bring Augmented Reality to the entire mobility market. Since 2016, we have become a leader in head-up displays for motorcycle helmets, with more than 30,000 riders equipped worldwide. Today, we are proud to extend our technology to the aviation community alongside Aura Aero and Adventure Pilot.” Romain DUFLOT, EyeLights Founder & CEO.
“Whether for general aviation, training or defense missions, our customers are looking for solutions that reduce pilot workload, improve situational awareness and make critical information immediately accessible" said Jérémy Caussade, President and co-founder of AURA AERO. "Together with EyeLights and Adventure Pilot, we are helping bring advanced head-up display technology to pilots, starting with the INTEGRAL aircraft family.”
Pilots can pre-order their glasses with a special AirVenture launch offer available only during the event : https://eye-lights.com/products/apex-hud
Come and try the product on our booth : Hangar C / Booth : 3017
Press conference : July 20th at 2 P.M at EAA Press Headquarters
About EyeLights:
Founded in 2016 in Toulouse, EyeLights develops advanced head-up display technologies for mobility and aerospace applications. Already adopted by more than 25,000 riders across Europe, the United States and Japan, the company has become a recognized leader in augmented reality mobility products. Its technology has been praised by NASA, French Air Force and trusted by 11 motorcycle and automotive manufacturers worldwide. In 2024, SHOEI selected EyeLights to equip its future
GT-AIR range with the first fully integrated HUD visor, marking a new milestone in rider safety and connectivity. EyeLights is now extending its expertise into aviation with cutting-edge augmented reality projects designed to enhance pilot safety, situational awareness and cockpit innovation.
About Adventure Pilot:
Adventure Pilot, the company behind the iFly EFB application, develops pilot-focused electronic flight bag (EFB) solutions and custom software and data integrations for the avionics and aerospace industries. Founded in 2009, iFly EFB serves a broad range of aviation markets, including military, commercial and general aviation operations. With a commitment to innovation, usability, and reliability, the company delivers technology that helps pilots and aviation organizations operate more efficiently and confidently. Through the APEX HUD integration, Adventure Pilot is helping bring iFly EFB data into a new heads-up flying experience for general aviation pilots.
About Aura Aero:
AURA AERO designs, develops, and manufactures a new generation of civil and military aircraft to connect regions, accelerate the decarbonization of air transport, and strengthen industrial and technological sovereignty.
Founded in 2018 and based in Toulouse-Francazal, the company employs nearly 300 people. Holding design and production approvals issued by EASA, AURA AERO has established itself as a fully-fledged European aircraft manufacturer.
Its portfolio includes INTEGRAL, a family of two-seat training aircraft with aerobatic capabilities, available in both thermal and electric versions; ERA, a 19-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft; as well as defense solutions developed by its military subsidiary, M.
Supported by the Occitanie Region, Bpifrance, Innovacom, France 2030, the EIC Accelerator, and the Innovation Fund, AURA AERO sits on the executive committee of AZEA, is one of the founding companies of the European Future Mobility Taskforce, and has also received the European Union’s STEP Seal. AURA AERO is one of the 40 companies in the French Tech Next40.
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