Automation, Autonomy At Center Of Flight Deck Research

pilots in flight deck

The push to advance flight deck automation is clashing with pilots’ concerns about maintaining two-person cockpits.

Credit: Southwest Airlines
The debate over the future of flight decks is intensifying; meanwhile, a separate effort to develop global guidance for today’s pilots on using automated systems and maintaining manual flying skills is making progress. Looking ahead, the gap is widening between the promoters of more autonomous...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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