The aviation industry has been characterized by its pioneering spirit, coupled with a secure and efficient approach to the implementation of technological innovations. This balance between the safety of tested knowledge and the uncertain benefits of new discoveries has established the aviation sector as one of the safest forms of transportation. However, is this prudence hindering the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into cockpits, neglecting its potential benefits, and amplifying uncertainties? We aim to analyze the potential of AI to assist flight crews in the decision-making process. Applying qualitative research methods, to secondary data provided by literature and aviation reports, and primary data resulting from the contribution of artificial intelligence simulation, using Chat GPT, the authors compare and analyze sources and develop proposals to consolidate the hypothesis. Our analysis supports the thesis that artificial intelligence contributes favorably to performance in application activities (algorithmic), but on the other hand, AI has difficulty obtaining information from the surrounding environment to make informed decisions, presenting flaws when the decision requires interaction with the surrounding environment (passengers, unforeseen situations…). We propose that artificial intelligence be part of the decision model in a specific universe, but in its current state of development it has glaring gaps for total autonomy in decision-making. As there are aspects in which the AI decision can be useful to the pilot, we propose it could be integrated into the decision-making model, presenting the machine's decision to the pilot with a confidence index.


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    Title :

    Artificial Intelligence Making Decisions in the Cockpit, Now, or Not Yet?


    Additional title:

    Studies in Systems, Decision and Control




    Publication date :

    2024-08-23


    Size :

    11 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English






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