Avionics
Honeywell and Merlin Will Merge Autonomous Technology with Anthem Avionics
Partners have agreed to prioritize deployment on military fixed-wing aircraft
Honeywell Anthem avionics suite
Honeywell wants to expand applications for its Anthem avionics suite beyond business aircraft like the Pilatus PC-12 to include multiple military and commercial platforms. © Honeywell Aerospace

Merlin plans to integrate its autonomous flight technology with Honeywell’s Anthem avionics suite based on a memorandum of understanding signed by the companies on October 17. The agreement calls for the artificial intelligence-driven Merlin Pilot system to be made available to a variety of military and civil aircraft in conjunction with the Anthem flight deck.

The joint announcement did not provide a timeline for when the first integrated package will be available. The companies said developing a solution for fixed-wing military aircraft is their first priority, with Merlin already engaged in plans to deploy its always-on autopilot system for platforms including the C-130J and KC-135.