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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Merlin, USAF Team on Autonomous Contingency Management

Research will support next-generation uncrewed and collaborative air systems
Merlin Pilot KC-135
Avionics

GE Teams With Merlin to Combine Autonomous Autopilot with FMS

Partnership is focused on achieving single-pilot operations for legacy aircraft
Merlin autopilot
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Autonomous Flight Pioneer Merlin Seeks Capital through IPO

Merlin is combining its business with a special-purpose acquisition company called Bleichroeder
Merlin Pilot auto pilot flying with a Cessna Caravan in New Zealand
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Northrop Grumman and Merlin Partner on Autonomous Flight

Merlin is one of six autonomy specialists joining Northrop’s Beacon Project
Scaled Composites Model 437 Vanguard aircraft
Aircraft

Autonomous Merlin Pilot Wins Airworthiness Approval in New Zealand

Initially, technology will support reduced-crew flight operations
Merlin's autonomous Cessna Caravan is pictured in flight
Maintenance and Modifications

Merlin Wins Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance Approval in New Zealand

Autonomous flight pioneer cleared to perform aircraft maintenance
Merlin's Cessna Caravan flies over New Zealand
Avionics

Merlin and Quikjet Team on Pilot Fatigue Study

Results could inform development of Merlin's autonomous flight control system
A Quikjet pilot wears a Whoop wearable fitness tracker
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Contracts Aura to Test Uncrewed Aircraft Integration

Air traffic control voice relay tests will evaluate sound quality and latency
Aura Network Systems infographic
Regulations and Government

USAF Approves Merlin's Airworthiness Plan for Autonomous KC-135

Inflight refueling aircraft slated for first autonomous flight in 2025
KC-135 Stratotanker
Training and Workforce

AI Elicits a New Generation of Avionics and Pilot Training Tools

Aircraft avionics and training systems are evolving with artificial intelligence
CAE AI-based training