Near Earth completes autonomous AW139 flight for USMC ALC

Jun 17, 2025 · Demonstration · Near Earth Autonomy · Avionics

Near Earth Autonomy completed the first autonomous test flight of a Leonardo AW139 helicopter for the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Logistics Connector program.

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  • The aircraft flew without onboard pilot or remote-operator input during the test milestone.
  • The flight demonstrated autonomous helicopter operation ahead of operational deployment.
  • The demonstration validates Near Earth's technology in unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations.