Airbus Formation-Flight Project Shifts Focus To Pilot and ATC Integration
Airbus is advancing its 'fello'fly' project, which explores fuel savings through commercial aircraft flying in formation. The initiative is now entering a new phase, shifting its focus from technical feasibility to the human element. Having matured the automated technology required, Airbus will now concentrate on developing procedures and training for pilots and air traffic controllers. This next step is crucial for integrating these novel operations safely and efficiently into existing airspace. The project aims to create the necessary framework to gain regulatory approval and make formation flights an operational reality.
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