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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
Regulations and Government

AI Revolutionizing Aviation with Smarter, Safer Flights

Todd Giles of Honeywell Aerospace moderated a panel discussion on AI
Honeywell panel discussion
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
Avionics

U.S. Air Force Steps Up Backing for Autonomous Flight Technology

Reliable Robotics wins contract and new funding as rival Merlin steps up flight testing
Reliable Robotics autonomous flight technology
Aircraft

Merlin Starts KC-135 Flight Test Campaign With the USAF

Tests support autonomous flight and aerial refueling studies with the military aircraft
KC-135
Avionics

Merlin Engineers Fly on Stratotanker for Autonomy Research

Human factors guide enhancements to the Merlin Pilot autonomous flight control system
Merlin engineers Josie Cater, Nick Lepore, and Carl Pankok pose for a photo in front of a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker
Avionics

MIT and Merlin To Integrate Collision Avoidance Technology

The partners are pursuing new uncrewed aircraft applications for the FAA-funded system
Merlin Pilot flight automation technology