Originally Posted by Cohiba
It's going to happen quicker rather than later and most probably with Cargo in the 5-10 year time frame
Not going to happen. You might see a concept demonstration sure, but of a $100M widebody? And then fully operational for revenue?
Nah.
That's not me putting my head in the sand about the technology (which, despite nearly unlimited military budgets over the last 15 years STILL isn't 100% reliable or secure), its me being realistic about the regulatory and social changes required well beyond the technology to see such a thing.
You'll see single pilot G650s well before you see a single pilot (and certainly a remote piloted) transport full of revenue.