If successful, it will also threaten the jobs of 40,000 air traffic controllers
British Aerospace scientists have developed a revolutionary airborne computer system that they claim can land aircraft safely without human air traffic controllers. It will enable a pilot to determine an aircraft's landing path simply by pressing a button in the cockpit.
The new technology has been developed by BAE Systems, the British defence and aerospace company, and aims to eliminate human error, save on fuel and increase flight safety. If successful, it will also threaten the jobs of 40,000 air traffic controllers worldwide"
Interesting stuff.
My father used to fly as part of a 5 man crew , 2 pilots, navigator, engineer, radio operator. When he retired there was only him and the co- pilot.
Of course we are and always will be required-- NOT
Take heed and dont think we are indispensable!