O’Leary’s latest brainwave: Let computer fly plane

IMAGINE the scene. You take your seat on the plane and the pilot welcomes you on board.

O’Leary’s latest brainwave: Let computer fly plane

“Today I will be flying this aircraft alone. Should I pass out or have a heart attack, don’t worry – the computer will fly the plane until one of the cabin crew realises what has happened, takes over and lands the aircraft. Have a nice flight.”

This is the future of flying, according to Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary. “Really, you only need one pilot.

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