Originally Posted by
JamesNoBrakes
It's pretty far off for Px and cargo, so far off our generation shouldn't have to worry, but as far as long term planning and the next generation of aircraft being designed, I think Airbus and Boeing would be stupid not to attempt to make whatever it is they make next single-pilot capable.
I keep saying, a single pilot airliner is the same as a no-pilot airliner...there are enough pilot incapacitation events each year (I've heard the number six) that any such aircraft would have to be able to fly itself, make decisions about weather, deal with any malfunctions, pick a spot, and land...all with equivalent safety to what we have today.
The cost of that would be horrendous...getting rid of the FO (especially a regional FO) is not going to pay for it
