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Merlin Advances Autonomous Flight Software Toward New Zealand Certification

Aviation technology developer Merlin has successfully cleared the third Stage of Involvement review with New Zealand regulators for its autonomous flight system. This milestone specifically evaluates the software verification for both the platform's flight control computer and its artificial intelligence-driven automated communication system, which can interpret and respond to air traffic control. The process is being conducted alongside the FAA through a bilateral safety agreement. For working pilots, this progress signals a rapidly approaching reality where fully autonomous Part 23 aircraft share the airspace and communicate seamlessly with standard ATC facilities.

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Merlin and IAI Explore Autonomous Tech for Cargo Aircraft

Autonomous aviation developer Merlin is teaming up with Israel Aerospace Industries to investigate artificial intelligence applications for commercial freight operations. The two aerospace firms recently signed a preliminary agreement to research regulatory hurdles, share engineering resources, and eventually select a heavy aircraft platform for future flight testing. While a specific airframe and timeline remain undetermined, the collaboration aims to eventually certify advanced automated systems for large transport category planes. For professional aviators, this partnership represents another steady step toward the industry goal of reduced-crew cargo flights.

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