Near Earth completes autonomous AW139 flight for USMC ALC
Near Earth Autonomy completed the first autonomous test flight of a Leonardo AW139 helicopter for the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Logistics Connector program.
Verified eventNear Earth AutonomyJun 17, 2025
Evidence notes
- The AW139 flew without an onboard pilot or remote-operator input during the test.
- The flight advanced Near Earth's autonomous-helicopter programme toward operational deployment.