Autonomy Developer Merlin Gains Part 135 Operator’s Certificate

Merlin is certifying its autonomous flight system in the Cessna Caravan under a joint project between New Zealand and the FAA.

Credit: Merlin
U.S. startup Merlin has received a Part 135 air operator’s certificate from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of New Zealand, paving the way to fly operational freight routes once its Merlin Pilot autonomous flight system has been certified. Merlin is targeting Part 23 supplemental type...
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