Currently, the EU Aviation Safety Agency is considering a proposal that would allow a single pilot to remain on the flight deck during cruise while the second pilot rests. An initiative they're even taking up before a comprehensive safety study has been completed. This approach stands in stark contrast to US regulations which mandate a minimum of two pilots for the scheduled air carrier operations. So I have kind of a two part question. Do you believe it's safe to only allow one pilot to remain on the flight deck during any portion of a commercial flight? (01:26–01:35)
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Asserts that U.S. regulations require a minimum of two pilots for scheduled air carrier operations.
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