This is actually being recognized now and being addressed. The thing is flight software has to conform to the DO-178B standard which is antiquated in how you ca

This is actually being recognized now and being addressed. The thing is flight software has to conform to the DO-178B standard which is antiquated in how you can verify systems. Everything has to be done manually, even model/computer generated code. The result is you can handle far fewer conditions/branches than you'd expect. That is changing with DO-178C which allows model generated code as long as you verify the modeler system. Then you'll be able to put in all the conditions/priorities and have a model spit out to be included in the avionics software. As to the boeing vs airbus argument? As a private pilot I like a hybrid. I want the physical linkage, but I'd prefer if my systems management be fully computerized. There's just no reason for my gps/flight computer to not tell me "Bingo destination!" when I've got just enough fuel to get to my destination (+1hour emergency/maneuvering required by law). DO-178C opens up a HUGE green field for avionics development. It'll be cool to see what happens in the future.