Originally Posted by
bobbytables
We already have an example of a “more automated” aircraft than the B737. Absent at least one uncorrelated failure, an Airbus most likely would have saved the day in Vilnius.
Yes you're absolutely right, the evolution of current processes and systems are "good enough".... Even with the recent events, overall safety is still better than it used to be.
The epiphany that hit me, is that safety needs to continue to get better and at some point and some time total automation will almost certainly become the next step.
I appreciate this thread reminding me that the day is probably well off in the future and we continue the pilot feeding the dog jokes.