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| Proposals for Single Pilot Operations are opposed by several pilots' ]s, including the American ],<ref name="ALPA">https://www.alpa.org/advocacy/single-pilot</ref><ref name="Forbes">https://www.forbes.com/sites/tedreed/2024/06/29/pilot-leader-blasts-airbus-for-backing-single-pilot-flight-deck---its-insane/</ref> the ]<ref name="ECA">https://www.eurocockpit.eu/campaign/single-pilot-flights-gamble-safety</ref>, and the ].<ref name="BALPA">https://www.balpa.org/campaign/rco/</ref> | Proposals for Single Pilot Operations are opposed by several pilots' ]s, including the American ] (ALPA),<ref name="ALPA">https://www.alpa.org/advocacy/single-pilot</ref><ref name="Forbes">https://www.forbes.com/sites/tedreed/2024/06/29/pilot-leader-blasts-airbus-for-backing-single-pilot-flight-deck---its-insane/</ref> the ]<ref name="ECA">https://www.eurocockpit.eu/campaign/single-pilot-flights-gamble-safety</ref>, and the ].<ref name="BALPA">https://www.balpa.org/campaign/rco/</ref> | ||
| In their ], ALPA argue that two-pilot operations reduces errors through cross-checking, workload sharing and better ], and provides redundancy in the case of pilot ]. | |||
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In aviation, Single Pilot Operations (SPO) refers to commercial flights operated with one pilot, where previously two would be required.
Single pilot operations will require improvements in technology including aircraft and flight deck design, and changes to pilot training. Safety must be proved to win acceptance by regulators and the public.
History
Large aircraft used to have several personnel on the flight deck, including a navigator and a flight engineer. Improvements in automation, reliability and technology such as autopilot and GNSS navigation have enabled modern aircraft to operate safely with only two pilots on duty.
With further technological improvements, it may be possible safely to reduce crew requirements to one, providing cost savings.
Opposition
Proposals for Single Pilot Operations are opposed by several pilots' trade unions, including the American Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the European Cockpit Association, and the British Air Line Pilots Association.
In their white paper, ALPA argue that two-pilot operations reduces errors through cross-checking, workload sharing and better decision-making, and provides redundancy in the case of pilot incapacitation.
See also
- Autonomous aircraft
- Boeing Honeywell Uninterruptible Autopilot
- Germanwings Flight 9525
- Single-pilot resource management
References
- https://www.alpa.org/advocacy/single-pilot
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/tedreed/2024/06/29/pilot-leader-blasts-airbus-for-backing-single-pilot-flight-deck---its-insane/
- https://www.eurocockpit.eu/campaign/single-pilot-flights-gamble-safety
- https://www.balpa.org/campaign/rco/