Airlines Across Europe Could Be Operating Flights With Just One Pilot At the Controls By 2030

Airlines Across Europe Could Be Operating Flights With Just One Pilot At the Controls By 2030

Airlines across Europe could be allowed to operate flights packed with passengers with just one pilot at the controls within the next five years, a leading union that represents pilots across the continent has warned. Single pilot operations, or ‘Extended Minimum Crew Operations’ as it is known within the aviation industry, is becoming an increasingly hot topic as regulators seriously consider whether they should allow airlines to slash costs by…