Pilots are no longer needed, but rather computer scientists from MIT,” the President tweeted. But most aviation experts say the President’s theory isn’t consistent with the realities of modern air travel. Kelly also thinks that while computers do make planes safer, today’s pilots are taught to rely too much on technology. Now, the Department of Transportation’s Inspector General plans to audit the F.A.A.’s certification of the Boeing 737 Max 8. The company is moving ahead full throttle on a new aircraft center which should open in 2020, focusing on robotics and artificial intelligence.

Source: Ethiopian News March 21, 2019 13:51 UTC