Aviation is advancing towards cognitive intelligence to enhance cockpit functions, aiming for a partnership between pilots and intelligent systems.
Cognitive intelligence systems in avionics use AI to mimic human thought processes, integrating data from various sensors for a comprehensive understanding of the flight environment.
Projects like NASA's MIDAS and systems developed by companies like BAE Systems are working on cognitive co-pilots that assist pilots by understanding context and managing cognitive loads.
The introduction of cognitive intelligence in aviation brings the challenge of certification and the need for Explainable AI to clarify AI reasoning, requiring a shift in pilot training towards managing highly intelligent systems.