Ameriflight has agreed to purchase 20 autonomous freighter aircraft from Natilus, the company announced on Thursday. The Dallas-based Part 135 cargo airline says it is eyeing the Natilus Kona, an unpiloted short-haul feeder aircraft, to support its expedited supply-chain services.
The announcement comes just over one year after Ameriflight revealed its intention to convert its existing aircraft to have autonomous flight systems created by Merlin Labs. At the time, the company cited the ongoing shortage of commercial pilots as the main reason for automating its fleet. It also said it would initially operate flights with semi-autonomous capabilities before progressing to fully autonomous flights once the FAA will allow it. The airline additionally noted that the new autonomous cargo airplanes were not intended to replace its current fleet; rather, they will complement its existing operations.
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