Merlin signs MoU with Israel Aerospace Industries on AI autonomy for cargo aircraft
MRLN•Condor product family and IAI capabilities
The collaboration supports Merlin’s Condor product family for large, multi-crew aircraft, targeting Part 25 freighters used in global air cargo.
IAI contributes aircraft certification, avionics, MRO capabilities, freighter conversion expertise, and established ties with freighter operators and lessors.
Merlin and IAI sign MoU for cargo aircraft autonomy
Merlin signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to develop, integrate, and certify AI-powered autonomy for commercial cargo aircraft.
The phased work covers market assessment, engineering collaboration, regulatory preparation, and initial aircraft platform selection toward a definitive commercial agreement.




