Merlin and IAI have teamed up to create AI autonomy for cargo planes.

Merlin, an aerospace and defense technology firm, has partnered with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to develop AI-driven autonomous flight technology for commercial cargo aircraft. Their collaboration, outlined in a memorandum of understanding, involves joint market exploration and the selection of an initial aircraft platform, focusing on achieving civil certification for this technology in large freight aircraft. Both companies will leverage their respective expertise to enhance safety and efficiency in aviation, aiming to integrate autonomous capabilities into the cargo aircraft ecosystem.