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Hey, who's really flying this thing?

A look inside the technology used by Airbus autopilot systems. 

If you fly a lot, maybe you just don't even want to know. As long as someone/something is qualified to get everyone there safely, that's all you need. 

The advancement of autopilot systems in recent years is among the most noteworthy developments because of the way they have changed the nature of the pilot’s job. Airbus has invested heavily in R&D in this area with the goal of increasing the autonomy of their aircraft.

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