2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Hanneke Weitering

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Aircraft avionics and training systems are evolving with artificial intelligence

AI Elicits a New Generation of Avionics and Pilot Training Tools

Jessica Reed

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Todd Giles of Honeywell Aerospace moderated a panel discussion on AI

AI Revolutionizing Aviation with Smarter, Safer Flights

Charles Alcock

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Partners have agreed to prioritize deployment on military fixed-wing aircraft

Honeywell and Merlin Will Merge Autonomous Technology with Anthem Avionics

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

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

Tests support autonomous flight and aerial refueling studies with the military aircraft

Merlin Starts KC-135 Flight Test Campaign With the USAF

Human factors guide enhancements to the Merlin Pilot autonomous flight control system

Merlin Engineers Fly on Stratotanker for Autonomy Research

The partners are pursuing new uncrewed aircraft applications for the FAA-funded system

MIT and Merlin To Integrate Collision Avoidance Technology

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The company's Certification System Bench means Merlin Pilot can be continuously tested

Merlin Accelerates Autonomous Flight Development with Simulator

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of New Zealand has issued a Part 135 air operator&nbsp;certificate to autonomous flight technology developer Merlin. The company plans to start operating freight services so that it can collect flight data to support its efforts to certify its Merlin Pilot automation system.
In May 2023, Merlin opened an operations center at Kerikeri near the top of New Zealand’s North Island. The Boston-based company has been working to achieve certification for its product and operational plan since New Zealand authorities approved its Project Specific Certification Plan in August 2021.
The data collected from the as-yet-unspecified freight operations will&nbsp;support development decisions for Merlin Pilot, as well as its engagement with the New Zealand CAA and the FAA. “Achieving an organizational Part 135 certification gives us the opportunity to work with a forward-thinking regulator as well as leverage New Zealand as a sandbox for our current and future products,” said Merlin CEO and founder Matt George. “This enables us to continue progressing our technical maturity, ultimately validating the safety and operational effectiveness of the Merlin Pilot for Part 23 certification and beyond.”
Earlier this month, Merlin signed an agreement with the U.S. Air Force to explore the potential for deploying the autonomous flight technology with the KC-135 Stratotanker refueling platform. The company will collaborate with the Air Mobility Command and the Air Force Material Command to design, integrate, and test the system with the aircraft.

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Merlin Gets Approval To Start Freight Operations in New Zealand

Colleen Mondor

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

Merlin Starts KC-135 Flight Test Campaign With the USAF

Merlin Engineers Fly on Stratotanker for Autonomy Research

MIT and Merlin To Integrate Collision Avoidance Technology

Merlin Accelerates Autonomous Flight Development with Simulator

Merlin Gets Approval To Start Freight Operations in New Zealand

Merlin Autonomy Vision Raises Questions of Alaska's Preparedness

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