CES 2026 to Feature Panel on Airborne Future, Highlighting Advancements in Autonomous Flight

Martine Paris is set to host a pivotal discussion titled “The Future is Airborne” at CES 2026, bringing together leaders from Amazon Prime Air, Archer Aviation, Wind River, and DaedaleanAI. The panel, announced by Paris in a recent tweet, will delve into the rapid advancements and future trajectory of autonomous and advanced air mobility technologies.

"Join me at #CES2026 for my talk with Amazon Prime Air, Archer Aviation, Wind River and @DaedaleanAI on “The Future is Airborne”," Martine Paris stated in her tweet, signaling the significance of the upcoming discussion.

The event comes as the advanced air mobility (AAM) sector experiences significant growth and regulatory progress. Amazon Prime Air recently secured approval from the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone delivery operations, marking a crucial step towards widespread autonomous package delivery. This approval allows Prime Air to operate drones without a visual observer, expanding their operational capabilities.

Archer Aviation, a prominent developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, continues to advance its certification process with the FAA. The company has been actively involved in flight testing and plans to launch commercial operations, including services for the LA28 Olympics. Archer's progress underscores the industry's move from conceptual designs to tangible air taxi networks.

Wind River, a long-standing provider of software for safety-critical systems, plays a foundational role in enabling autonomous flight. Their VxWorks real-time operating system and Helix Virtualization Platform are widely used in aerospace and defense for developing secure and reliable avionics. The company's focus on AI/ML integration and certified software solutions is critical for the evolution of autonomous aircraft.

DaedaleanAI, a Swiss company, specializes in AI-based navigation and flight control systems designed to enhance aviation safety and autonomy. Their technology aims to enable autonomous flight in complex environments by providing advanced perception and decision-making capabilities for aircraft. The company's work is vital for overcoming the technical challenges associated with fully autonomous operations.