
Merlin Labs Targets 2027 Commercial Autonomous Fixed-Wing Cargo Flights in New Zealand
Merlin Labs CEO Matt George has announced plans to launch what the company claims would be the world's first commercial autonomous fixed-wing aircraft operations from Kerikeri, New Zealand in 2027. The company has completed hundreds of autonomous test flights since 2022 using its AI-driven Merlin Pilot system, and is pursuing concurrent certification with New Zealand's Civil Aviation Authority and the U.S. FAA.
Source: Urban Air Mobility News










