Reliable Robotics Hosts Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy During Albuquerque Visit
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., June 18, 2026 (TECH INFO SCENE) — Aviation technology company Reliable Robotics hosted U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy at Albuquerque International Sunport as part of a visit highlighting the company's autonomous aircraft technology and participation in a federal pilot program focused on advanced aviation systems.
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Reliable Robotics and the City of Albuquerque were selected earlier this year by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to participate in the Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), which is designed to support testing and evaluation of emerging aviation technologies.
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The company plans to begin test operations of its autonomous regional cargo aircraft in August 2026. The program will evaluate how remotely operated cargo aircraft could support transportation services in rural communities.
“Under President Trump, the future of flight is right around the corner. By unleashing American innovation, we are revolutionizing how people and products move. The data from this pilot program will help the FAA finalize essential regulations and safely integrate this technology into the airspace. I want to thank Reliable Robotics for being at the cutting edge of aviation innovation and for their focus on serving small, rural communities. Once operational, their company will help us transport products faster and more affordably,” said Duffy.
Reliable Robotics develops autonomous flight systems for commercial and defense aviation. The company's technology is designed to enable remotely operated aircraft while addressing safety, operational efficiency, and scalability in air transportation.
“We’re at an incredibly exciting time in aviation. Secretary Duffy and the entire administration are committed to building national competitiveness through aviation innovation that will enhance safety and connect more communities with air service. Reliable's participation in the eIPP allows us to leverage this moment by accelerating our FAA certification progress and direct path to commercialization. Safety-enhancing aircraft autonomy will prevent the most common causes of aviation accidents, improve operational efficiency, and bring a new generation of connectivity and access,” said Rose.
During the visit, Duffy also outlined a $26 million modernization project for air traffic control systems at Albuquerque International Sunport. The upgrades include new communications infrastructure, radar systems, radios, electronic flight strips, and a training simulator.
Reliable Robotics is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and is working to certify autonomous flight systems for use across commercial and defense aviation markets.
For more information, visit www.reliable.co.
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