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Airbus, Cathay Pacific working on reduced crews for A350 flights
June 17th 2021
Airbus and Cathay Pacific were investigating the use of a single pilot in the cruise phase of long-haul flights, Reuters news agency hs reported, citing industry sources. Read More » The study, known within Airbus as Project Connect, aimed to have the A350 certified for single pilot operations during cruise by 2025. The pilot flying the aircraft will have their vital signs monitored by on-board systems. Currently, two pilots must be at the controls at all times on aircraft with more than nine passengers meaning airlines usually operate long-haul flights with four pilots. "While we are engaging with Airbus in the development of the concept of reduced crew operations, we have not committed in any way to being the launch customer," Cathay Pacific told Reuters.
