Airliner Cockpit Concepts Mulled: Solo And Unmanned

Credit: Airbus
Do you remember Michael O'Leary's ironic remark about the envisioned one-pilot flight crew? Ryanair's chief executive last year claimed direct operating costs could be significantly reduced by eliminating the first officer on commercial flights In other words, he was suggesting a lone pilot would be...

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