Single-Pilot Cockpits?

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Is the Aviation Industry Ready for Single-Pilot Cockpits?

The idea of having only one pilot in the cockpit is no longer science fiction — but it remains controversial. While modern aircraft are largely managed through automation, the question persists: “Is it truly safe to entrust a passenger jet to a single pilot and an algorithm?” The concept resurfaced after the pandemic, as the global pilot shortage worsened. Airbus,…