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.::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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    9 months ago

    Anything will be done to address “shortages” other than paying fairly

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      9 months ago

      You need training to fly, so there’s a lag between you posting higher salaries and actually getting new pilots