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Beacon AI

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Beacon AI is a venture-backed startup developing artificial intelligence solutions for the aviation industry. The company focuses on flight safety and operational efficiency for commercial, charter, corporate, and defense operators. It is based in Silicon Valley, California.

The company offers two main products. Murdock is an AI-powered pilot assistant designed to help flight crews avoid unsafe actions, improve performance, and execute complex missions. Lighthouse is a data platform and flight management system. Together, they form the core of the company's technology offering, spanning AI, software engineering, and data platform development.

Beacon AI has secured multiple contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense and reports rapidly growing commercial interest from airlines, charter operators, and corporate flight departments. The company's leadership includes a founder with a decade of military flight experience and over 20 years as a pilot, and a team with backgrounds in professional aviation and self-driving car software development.

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