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> Maybe the future is structured electronic messaging with the humans in the loop.

There already is: Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC).

Get an instruction, press to confirm.

At the moment, this is only used for certain types of things (clearances, frequency changes, speed assignments, etc.) along with voice ATC.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Controller%E2%80%93pilot_data_...




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