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The controversial push for AI single-pilot ops: Airbus vs. Pilot associations
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As airlines struggle with pilot shortages and rising operational costs, the concept of single-pilot operations has emerged as a contentious talking point. At the forefront of this technological push is European aerospace conglomerate Airbus, whose efforts to develop AI-driven cockpit technology have sparked intense opposition from pilot associations worldwide. Read more here https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/the-controversial-push-for-ai-single-pilot-ops-airbus-vs-pilot-associations