International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development

The aviation industry is now embracing Augmented Reality (AR) technology and applying it in a variety of ways including maintenance support, pilot training, navigation assistance and operational efficiency. As AR provides the ability to overlay digital data onto the "real world", this technology enhances the user's situational awareness, decreases the probability of human error, and increases the productivity of operations. The purpose of this paper is to determine the status of AR technology in aviation by identifying AR technology's primary applications, the level of readiness to implement the technology, the challenges with AR implementation, and the forecast for future use of AR in aviation. There have been many success stories of AR technology as used in aircraft maintenance and training simulations; however, the practical use of AR in the cockpit has not yet occurred due to certification requirements, safety issues, and technical limitations. This paper provides an overview of current developments with AR technology and suggests research areas that need to be investigated to allow for broader use of AR technology in aviation.Over the last few years, aerospace manufacturers such as Boeing and Airbus have implemented pilot programs for the use of AR-based maintenance assistance and digital workflows to reduce aircraft downtime and improve inspection accuracy. Regulatory agencies such as the FAA and the EASA are investigating the certification procedures for AR-based wearable systems in safety-critical environments. Although there have been numerous successful demonstrations of AR technology, the ability to move from experimental systems to certified operational systems is impeded by the need for human factors validation, system reliability, cybersecurity issues, and the integration of previously existing avionics systems.

Haresh Balakrishnan, Vembaraya G, Mrs.Shruti Ramesh,"Assessing The Current State of Augmented Reality Technology in Aviation" International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, V9(2): Page(653-658) Mar-Apr 2026. ISSN: 2581-7175. www.ijsred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.