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Technology • 9 months ago

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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Technology • 9 months ago

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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.

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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I would bet more in the range of 20 to 30 in any 8 hour shift.

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