Device and system for emergency display in an aircraft

The device (1) has an information processing unit (4) processing information provided by an information source (3) mounted in an aircraft. A display unit (6) has a visual display unit (8) to display the processed information. A configuration unit (9) allows an operator to configure the device to display aircraft piloting information, aircraft navigation information, and both piloting and navigation information. An independent claim is also included for a safety display system of an aircraft.