Seeing Machines (SEE) told investors on Wednesday it is collaborating with Alaska Airlines on advanced gaze tracking technology to understand how pilots scan and monitor instruments during complex manoeuvres and instrument procedures.
Alaska is the fifth largest in the United States, flying in some of the world's most challenging operational environments and has long been at the forefront of aviation safety, technology and training.
It was the first airline in the world to integrate GPS and Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System technology, which has since been extended to Boeing 737 aircrafts across the industry.
Patrick Nolan, GM Aviation at Seeing Machines said: "Working with Alaska Airlines means partnering with one of the world's most advanced and forward-thinking flight training organizations,".
Shares in Seeing Machines were trading 4.26% higher in early Wednesday trading
Mr. Nolan added: "This relationship will offer direct insight into Boeing and Airbus aircraft type flight training operations across a diverse and expanding network and help us leverage our experience to support Alaska Airlines and the Aviation industry more broadly."
The two companies have already developed a proof of concept for Seeing Machines' Crew Training System in an Alaska Airlines' Boeing 737 Full Flight Simulator.
The collaboration aims to shape how the system can provide pilots and instructors with evidence-based data and unique insights into instrument scanning behaviour.
Captain Jeff Severns, director of training at Alaska Airlines said: "We are excited about this partnership and look forward to seeing where this capability can go within the industry to enhance safety and support better training outcomes".
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