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> A more stringent MEL means tougher maintenance requirements, which means more mechanic hours per flight hour (in aggregate, on average). Probably true, but I
by jdminhbg 3y ago
> A more stringent MEL means tougher maintenance requirements, which means more mechanic hours per flight hour (in aggregate, on average).
Probably true, but I wonder if it just becomes easier to hire/train mechanics than it is to do the same with pilots, especially as flight hour requirements ramp up.
- jvanderbot 3y agoThe sweet spot for autonomy might be very long fights, where you're replacing multiple pilots. Even replacing all but one on a long haul flight might be a huge boon