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Merlin, Inc. reports company developments tied to autonomous flight software, the Merlin Pilot system, defense and civil aviation programs, and customer or partner arrangements. News items also cover business performance presentations, program execution, regulatory approval activities, and the company’s transition into public-company operations following its completed business combination.
Recurring Merlin news includes governance updates, executive appointments, capital actions such as PIPE financing, common-stock and warrant issuances, and agreements intended to expand autonomy opportunities across aviation operators and mission profiles.
Merlin (Nasdaq: MRLN) announced it will host a presentation and live Q&A session to review its business performance for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The webcast is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET, after market close. Investors can register and later access the replay and presentation materials via Merlin’s investor relations website.
Merlin (NASDAQ: MRLN) signed a memorandum of understanding with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to jointly develop, integrate and pursue certification of AI-powered autonomous flight technology for Part 25 commercial cargo (freight) aircraft.
The MoU outlines a phased engagement covering joint market exploration, engineering collaboration, regulatory preparation and initial platform selection, supporting Merlin’s new Condor product family for large, multi-crew aircraft. According to Merlin, the partnership leverages IAI’s experience in aircraft engineering, certification, avionics and passenger-to-freighter conversions to advance practical, certifiable autonomy solutions for global cargo operations.
Merlin (NASDAQ: MRLN) reported a successful autonomous landing of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan using its Merlin Pilot AI-powered autonomy platform at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The landing occurred on Runway 27 at 10:02am CDT on July 17, 2026, during the event’s 73rd annual gathering. Merlin said this follows its March 2026 NASDAQ listing, completion of the Critical Design Review for its C-130J autonomy program with U.S. Special Operations Command, and the unveiling of its Condor product family for large, multi-crew aircraft.
Merlin (NASDAQ: MRLN) announced successful completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR) for its C-130J autonomy program with USSOCOM, marking finalization of the system’s design configuration.
The program now moves from design development into aircraft integration and a structured test campaign, supporting demonstrations of AI-powered autonomy aimed at reducing crew workload across all phases of C-130J flight.
Merlin (Nasdaq: MRLN), an aerospace and defense technology company focused on autonomous flight, will participate in three investor conferences in June 2026. Events include the Jefferies Defense Tech Summit (June 4, virtual), ROTH 16th Annual London Conference (June 16–18, London), and Maxim Group Defense Tech Conference (June 25, virtual).
Merlin (NASDAQ:MRLN) announced Merlin Pilot for Commercial Cargo, extending its AI-powered autonomy core to large cargo aircraft as part of the new Condor product family. The system is designed to integrate into existing and new airframes, working alongside pilots from takeoff to landing.
Merlin Pilot has logged hundreds of flights across multiple aircraft and is progressing through airworthiness with U.S. Special Operations Command on the C-130J, recently completing Preliminary Design Review. Merlin is also collaborating with World Star Aviation and other commercial cargo conversion partners.
Merlin (Nasdaq: MRLN) reported its first quarter 2026 results and introduced Condor, bringing Merlin Pilot autonomy to large, multi-crew aircraft for civil and defense uses.
Q1 2026 revenue was $1.0 million, GAAP net loss was $(90.4) million, and Adjusted EBITDA loss was $(23.3) million. Cash and investments were $122.8 million on March 31, 2026 and about $183 million after a May 1 equity financing, with no debt. Highlights included first fully automated takeoffs, progress with the New Zealand CAA/FAA certification program, and continued execution on a $105 million ceiling C-130J autonomy IDIQ contract.
Merlin, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRLN) will report first quarter 2026 results and host a pre-market presentation with live Q&A on May 14, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET. A webcast registration link and replay will be available on Merlin's investor relations website.
Merlin (Nasdaq: MRLN) entered a $80 million PIPE with an existing institutional investor to accelerate program execution and commercial launch. The company had approximately $107 million cash and expects pro forma cash of $183 million after the financing. The deal issues 8.0 million common shares and warrants for 4.0 million shares at a $6.67 strike, expiring five years; closing is expected on or about May 1, 2026. Cantor Fitzgerald led placement; TD Cowen co-placed.
Merlin (Nasdaq: MRLN) announced an exclusive teaming agreement between Merlin Labs and Remah International Group (RIG) to introduce Merlin’s AI autonomy stack to the United Arab Emirates. The partners will identify use cases and aircraft platforms, support implementation and long‑term sustainment, and pursue certification and sovereign capability development in the region.