Merlin Advances Autonomous Flight System Toward Certification
New Zealand regulators completed a software-verification review of flight-control and automated communication functions.
New Zealand regulators completed a software-verification review of flight-control and automated communication functions.
The memorandum covers joint development, integration and certification work for Part 25 freighters.
Merlin completed an autonomous landing of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, demonstrating its AI-powered flight technology.
Merlin says it is adapting its autonomy system for large cargo aircraft while pursuing certification work on military transports.
The company says its Merlin Pilot system is being adapted for commercial freighters.
Autonomy developer builds on momentum from U.S. milestones as international certification effort moves forward.
Effort aims to advance AI-enabled flight management and crew reduction for civil and military aircraft.