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Merlin Demonstrates Autonomous Flight Capabilities at Texas Department of Transportation Project NEXUS eIPP Kickoff Event

$MRLNPress releaseSep 10, 2026, 4:01 PM ETRead the release

Merlin (NASDAQ: MRLN) participated as an invited guest in the kickoff of TxDOT's Project NEXUS, part of the FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, demonstrating its Merlin Pilot AI autonomy platform at Alliance Airport alongside Joby Aviation and BETA Technologies. The demonstration — narrated by CEO Matt Garcia and attended by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Senator Ted Cruz — showcased autonomous takeoff and landing, AI-powered Air Traffic Control communications, and dynamic in-flight re-planning and threat avoidance.

Key figures

Ussocom program
C-130J autonomy program
Idiq contract ceiling usd
$100M+

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