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This paper aims to make a case that with the appropriate use of human factors methods it is possible to design and develop a single crew commercial aircraft using largely existing technology.
From a review of the literature it is suggested that some of the functions of the non-flying pilot would be better assumed by either onboard automation or ground-based systems.
It is argued that the design of the flight deck and the role of the pilot require re-conceptualising to accommodate the requirements for flying a highly automated aircraft single-handed. With such re-design, considerable efficiency gains will be achieved, but to fully realise these gains a system-wide approach is required which extends beyond the design of the aircraft per se.
This is only a high-level thought piece to stimulate debate. Much greater consideration of all the issues raised is required, as is a change in regulatory requirements.
If implemented, the single crew aircraft could result in a revolution in air transport, offering considerable cost savings, especially on shorter routes with relatively small passenger loads.
A first attempt to use human factors as a design driver to produce operational and economic efficiency by the novel use of existing technologies spun-out from other areas of aircraft development.
A human-centred design agenda for the development of single crew operated commercial aircraft
Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology ; 79 , 5 ; 518-526
2007-09-11
9 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
A human-centred design agenda for the development of single crew operated commercial aircraft
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