CockpitDisplaySystem
Cockpit Display System, often abbreviated as CDS, is an avionics subsystem that presents information to the flight crew through electronic displays. It consolidates primary flight information, navigation, engine and systems data, and other critical indicators into a cohesive set of screens and panels. In modern glass cockpits, the CDS integrates data from the flight management system, autopilot, engine control units, and other onboard systems to provide situational awareness and decision support.
The CDS architecture typically comprises display units such as primary flight displays and navigation displays, as
Functions provided by the CDS include presenting essential flight data (attitude, airspeed, altitude, flight path), navigation
Safety and certification considerations for the CDS cover software and hardware processes under aviation standards such