Cathay working on single pilot long haul

[Comair 100ER]

EXCLUSIVE Cathay working with Airbus on single-pilot system for long-haul

Cathay Pacific (0293.HK) is working with Airbus (AIR.PA) to introduce "reduced crew" long-haul flights with a sole pilot in the cockpit much of the time, industry sources told Reuters.

www.reuters.com

 

[Skåning]

Commercial implementation would first require extensive testing, regulatory approval and pilot training with "absolutely no compromise on safety", Cathay said.

 

[TWP]

Not too long from now, people will refuse to get on planes with human pilots.

 

[Murdoughnut]

For security reasons, I honestly don't think it'll ever happen. I think we'll skip from two to zero.

 

[FlyingAccountant]

It's worth pointing out that there will still be at least two pilots onboard. They're getting rid of a relief pilot on longhauls as opposed to eliminating the second pilot entirely.

 

[Three Down and Locked]

Eek: Airbus & Cathay Pacific Partner To Cut Pilot Staffing On Long Haul Flights

Airbus and Cathay Pacific are collaborating so that we may see a single pilot in the cockpit of long haul flights by 2025. Here's the plan.

onemileatatime.com

 

[Boris Badenov]

I'd be interested to hear their plan for preventing a GermanWings scenario. Sounds like Lufthansa has already shelved it, I suspect for that reason.

 

[Skåning]

Boop

Cathay working on single pilot long haul

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-cathay-working-with-airbus-single-pilot-system-long-haul-2021-06-16/

jetcareers.com

 

[BobDDuck]

I'd be interested to hear their plan for preventing a GermanWings scenario. Sounds like Lufthansa has already shelved it, I suspect for that reason.

Without going into too much SSI, a whole lot of European carriers that switched to two people up front at all times, have already switched back.

 

[Screaming_Emu]

Bathroom breaks will be weird. “Hey, wake up and sit in the seat. I gotta take a leak.”

 

[Boris Badenov]

That doesn't seem super persuasive without the SSI, I guess.

 

[thehobbit]

Gonna have to start carrying an empty Gatorade bottle again.

 

[tcco94]

It's worth pointing out that there will still be at least two pilots onboard. They're getting rid of a relief pilot on longhauls as opposed to eliminating the second pilot entirely.

And this forum says there will be no pilots anymore. Start saving your money.

 

[tcco94]

Without going into too much SSI, a whole lot of European carriers that switched to two people up front at all times, have already switched back.

Why?

 

[derg]

EXCLUSIVE Cathay working with Airbus on single-pilot system for long-haul

Cathay Pacific (0293.HK) is working with Airbus (AIR.PA) to introduce "reduced crew" long-haul flights with a sole pilot in the cockpit much of the time, industry sources told Reuters.

www.reuters.com

Sometimes, this sounds amazing.

Me, a crew meal and whatever I brought to occupy myself In cruise. No feigning interest in your politics, that garage you’re building or how junior is awesome in soccer.. Ahh!

 

[MikeD]

Sometimes, this sounds amazing.

Me, a crew meal and whatever I brought to occupy myself In cruise. No feigning interest in your politics, that garage you’re building or how junior is awesome in soccer.. Ahh!

Years of the single seat world. Definitely has its positives!

 

[Cherokee_Cruiser]

Sometimes, this sounds amazing.

Me, a crew meal and whatever I brought to occupy myself In cruise. No feigning interest in your politics, that garage you’re building or how junior is awesome in soccer.. Ahh!

Meh. While I don’t care for politics, I have learned about cool random stuff from other peoples hobbies/interests.

 

[QXDX]

Seems to me it would be easier, and less expensive, to install lie-flat pilot seats on the flight deck.

 

[CFI A&P]

Seems to me it would be easier, and less expensive, to install lie-flat pilot seats on the flight deck.

May I present to you the new bizjet from Dassault:

Dassault debuts Falcon 10X

Dassault Aviation introduced its latest business jet design—the Falcon 10X—on May 6. Dubbed a "penthouse in the sky," the Falcon 10X features Rolls Royce engines, carbon-fiber wings, and a more spacious interior that can accommodate a queen-size bed.

www.aopa.org

 

[TWP]

Sometimes, this sounds amazing.

Me, a crew meal and whatever I brought to occupy myself In cruise. No feigning interest in your politics, that garage you’re building or how junior is awesome in soccer.. Ahh!

Why do people think they have to talk?

Once had a trip with a captain who briefed me about how quiet he is on day one, told me not to be offended that’s just how he is.

We had ONE 20 minute conversation during a four day and it was the most relaxing work experience I’ve ever had.

Pilots are boring people. Boring people don’t have good stories.

You know who has good stories? Total screw ups. Good old fashioned degenerates. That’s who I want to talk to at the bar, not Frank The Pilot who won’t shut up about his mortgage.