Mary Schiavo

aviation lawyer and former Department of Transportation inspector general

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“Aviation regulation has been conservative and prioritizes reliability, because the consequences of failure are severe”
No Pilots. Few Air Traffic Controllers. What Could Go Wrong?WIRED, November 14, 2026. Speaking as: Other. As quoted by the source, not their own text. Schiavo on why aviation regulators have moved slowly on new technology.

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  1. EssayWIREDSpeaks

    No Pilots. Few Air Traffic Controllers. What Could Go Wrong?

    In a long read, WIRED's Jeff Wise surveys AI's spread in aviation, from the FAA's SMART airspace tool and drone delivery to autonomous aircraft, and sets safety worries from retired staff, lawmakers and regulators against experts who see benefits.