Interesting thoughts, but really, think it though...
On a CATIII autoland, what exactly does the crew have to do? drop the gear?
I watch landings all the time, who cant tell when the ac lands on auto vs a pilot?
On DEP, once weight off wheels....again, retract the gear?
There are fully autonomous aircraft, some sizable ones, including helos, fuelers, and armed with ****, that fly sorties 24/7.....
Looking at that AB concept, with the driver in the front baggage area, kicking back, surrounded by screens, I would love to kick back in that space with that view...
We learn to fly in the sim, but cannot possibly fly by large screens in front of us...really, sign me up!
Really, I am telling you, especially with drivers of experience, forget the whole BS of getting to the airport, whatever hours, and the rest of the bull****, sign on remote, and see the same thing, well, even more, and fly it remote...
(why do you think there is an ADSB-In port?)
Look at the positives...