
Merlin is performing certification testing of its takeoff-to-touchdown autonomy system in New Zealand.
Credit: Merlin
Autonomous flight system developer Merlin is to go public through a merger with a blank-check company that values the Boston-based startup at $800 million. The deal is expected to close in early 2026. Merlin plans a business combination with Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. (BAC), a special purpose...
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