Spectrum Displays showcases its range of rugged aerospace displays at Display Week 2026. The company specializes in providing drop-in replacement displays for existing cockpit instruments, particularly for Part 145 FAA repair centers that service instruments that have reached end-of-life (EOL). A key product is the 3ATI display, a one-by-one aspect ratio screen used as a backup instrument in nearly every commercial aircraft cockpit worldwide, from Boeing and Airbus to private and general aviation jets.
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Beyond the common 3ATI format, Spectrum Displays produces a variety of other sizes for aerospace applications, including 6×6 and 7×7 inch square displays. The company also offers standard aspect ratio screens such as 10.4-inch, 8.4-inch, and 15-inch XGA displays. These displays are integrated by third-party manufacturers into Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) that are then installed in a wide range of aircraft, including Boeing models like the 777 and MAX, as well as helicopters and jets manufactured in Europe, Israel, India, and Brazil.
A critical feature across the product line is the optional dual-mode backlight system. This allows the displays to switch between a high-brightness day mode and a night vision imaging system (NVIS) mode. The NVIS mode is compliant with MIL-STD-3009, ensuring compatibility with night vision goggles used by pilots in military and specialized cockpits. This functionality is available for the 3ATI, 6×6, 7×7, and other custom displays.
For advanced fighter jet cockpits like the F-35, Spectrum Displays offers a 20×8 Large Area Display (LAD). This display is designed for extreme durability, featuring dual redundancy and the ability to withstand high G-forces, shock, and vibration. The LAD can also be equipped with a touchscreen and the dual-mode NVIS-compatible backlight, providing a versatile and robust primary flight display for demanding environments.
The 3ATI displays serve multiple functions depending on the specific instrument they are integrated into. While often used as a backup flight display, they can also function as a radar warning indicator, an altitude display, or a graphical interface for helicopter landing systems that use radar to visualize the surrounding environment. All displays are engineered to be high-brightness for clear visibility in various cockpit conditions.
