Daily Memo: Don’t Ignore Benefits Of Two-Pilot Crew, Safety Expert Says

Thierry Dubois December 20, 2021
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As research and technology work on single-pilot operations may crystallize in new commercial freighters and large business jets, removing one pilot from the cockpit should be done conservatively, a safety specialist says. It is becoming increasingly clear that reducing crew size to one member from...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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