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Black Hawk Demonstrates Automated Flight with Genesys Autopilot

Capability is available for liftoff, hover, cruise, and landing

Moog Black hawk — A Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk that recently demonstrated automated flight with Moog’s Genesys autopilot is on display this week here in Atlanta. © Mariano Rosales/AIN

By Matt Thurber • Editor-in-Chief

March 8, 2026

Moog’s Verticon exhibit features a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk that demonstrated automated liftoff, hover, and en-route flight last October. Moog’s Genesys GRC 4000 four-axis rotorcraft autopilot, integrated into the helicopter’s Genesys avionics suite, has received FAA technical standard order authorization, Moog announced on March 9.

“This certification marks a significant step forward for rotorcraft operators,” said Moog Avionics director of business development Nick Bogner. “The GRC 4000 takes on high-complexity control tasks to reduce pilot workload, enabling pilots to focus on mission-critical objectives, improving safety, and ensuring success.”

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