Merlin, Textron Explore Pilotless Aircraft for Defense Logistics Written 15 September 2026
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SkyCourier | Credit: H. Michael Miley; Wikipedia; CC BY-SA 2.0
Aviation News Daily reports Textron Aviation and autonomous flight developer Merlin are advancing an uncrewed cargo aircraft concept based on the Cessna SkyCourier. Aviation News Daily notes the design incorporates “autonomous takeoff and landing” capabilities, with the goal of supporting military resupply operations in contested environments.