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Day`s summary for 09 May 2025

Merlin progresses flight test campaign of certification-ready aircraft

Merlin is rapidly progressing the flight test campaign of its certification-ready Cessna Caravan. Conducted at Quonset State Airport in Rhode Island, the ongoing flight tests highlight the technical maturation of the Merlin Pilot system, validating its ability to meet the autonomy requirements of fixed-wing platforms—including the C-130J and KC-135 to support Merlin&rsquo...

TAG Aviation takes delivery of its first PC-24

TAG Aviation is excited for the arrival of a PC-24 within the next few days. This super versatile jet will be based in Jersey, Channel Islands and available for charter. Registered in the UK, the aircraft is ideal for such a location and can easily connect the island residents with the mainland and the rest of Europe. The PC-24 will fit perfectly into an already varied and established fleet a...

The SAFc Registry, Chooose, and Alaska Airlines partner to streamline sustainable aviation fuel certificate transactions

The SAFc Registry and Chooose have partnered in a first-of-its-kind software integration to streamline sustainable aviation fuel certificate transactions. The interoperability between the SAFc Registry and Chooose’s environmental attribute management platform improves efficiencies, expands accessibility, and increases transparency in the SAF ecosystem. Alaska Airlines is the first...