The developer of autonomous flight software for Part 23 aircraft says its test campaign will culminate in a supplemental type certificate, Jack Daleo writes for Flying. Screencap from Merlin ...

The U.S. Air Force has partnered with Merlin Labs under a new contract to develop self-flying tanker technology for aerial refueling, humanitarian aid, and other critical missions. The initiative aims ...

Boston-based Merlin, a startup that makes software to automate aircraft, has been awarded $105 million by the US Special Operations Command, part of the Department of Defense. Merlin is to develop a ...

AI systems are coming to flight decks in the US. Here's what's happening and what's not happening.

Robot vacuum cleaners are one thing. Robot cars, too. But robot airplanes? A Boston startup called Merlin says it’s just a matter of time before planes will fly themselves. Merlin has teamed up with ...

Flight testing is underway on the latest variant of the Merlin PSA (Personal Sport Aircraft) In Lakeland, FL. The airplane has a new engine option available; the smooth, economical, 4-stroke HKS 700E.

Merlin Labs has commenced flight tests for its "Merlin Pilot," a certification-ready autonomous flight system capable of takeoff-to-touchdown operation, on a modified Cessna Grand Caravan. The system ...