Australian pilots are concerned as Airbus announced they have started testing a fully automated A350 aircraft.

The aircraft design is inspired by dragonflies and would require little to no control by a pilot.

Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) president and Qantas A330 captain Tony Lucas told 6PR Afternoons the complete automation of planes is dangerous.

Australian pilots are concerned as Airbus announced they have started testing a fully automated A350 aircraft.
The aircraft design is inspired by dragonflies and would require little to no control by a pilot.
Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) president and Qantas A330 captain Tony Lucas told 6PR Afternoons the complete automation of planes is dangerous.

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