Textron (TXT) Unveils a Cargo Plane Concept That Needs No Pilot

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    "title": "Textron (TXT) Unveils a Cargo Plane Concept That Needs No Pilot - Yahoo Finance",
    "excerpt": "On September 14, Textron (NYSE: TXT ) unit Textron Aviation and Merlin, an autonomous flight software company, introduced a cargo plane concept with nobody at the controls. Called the Cessna SkyCourier UX, it marries an FAA-certified twin-engine turboprop to Merlin's autonomy software. The goal is keeping dispersed military forces supplied when normal supply routes get too risky. It is a concept, not a product, so the bigger question is what it says about the company behind it. Start with the gap this plane is chasing. Small cargo drones often cannot haul enough to sustain troops, while big military airlifters are overkill for many short runs. The SkyCourier UX would sit in the middle, carrying roughly 6,000 pounds, or up to three LD3 cargo containers, and landing on unimproved strips. Without a crew, designers could turn cockpit space into extra cargo room, with a big nose opening for loading. Merlin's CEO, Matt George, says its software has logged hundreds of autonomous flights across Beechcraft King Airs, Cessna Caravans and other planes. And because the base aircraft is already certified and in production, Textron would lean on an existing factory and support network instead of starting over. The rest of the business gives the concept a decent runway. When Textron reported second-quarter results on July 28, revenue rose 3% to $3.8 billion. Adjusted earnings of $1.62 per...",
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