A cargo plane flew 50 miles with no pilot onboard using a semi-automated system. An aviation expert says the technology could address the pilot shortage.
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A cargo plane flew 50 miles with no pilot onboard using a semi-automated system. An aviation expert says the technology could address the pilot shortage.
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The flight system allows a plane to be remote operated by a pilot on the ground, which could streamline pilot airline operations in the future.

A cargo plane flew 50 miles with no pilot onboard using a semi-automated system. An aviation expert says the technology could address the pilot shortage.::The flight system allows a plane to be remote operated by a pilot on the ground, which could streamline pilot airline operations in the future.

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You need training to fly, so there’s a lag between you posting higher salaries and actually getting new pilots

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While you are right, the airline industry has known about this for a while and did nothing.

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we knew about this in early 90s lololol

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