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PARIS — Robin Radar got into drone detection in the early 2010s, when the company needed predictable targets to validate its bird-spotting radars, founder and CEO Siete Hamminga recalls.The Dutch startup considered partnering with a pigeon club to release homing pigeons, the executive told Defense News in an interview at the DSEI UK defense show in London earlier this month.In the end, the company turned to drones, their controlled flight allowing to validate detection – a practical move that would prove to be fortuitous. Today, drone detection accounts for a majority of Robin Radar’s revenue, with defense applications dominant, Hamminga…

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has different classifications for airplanes. Small airplanes, for instance, fall under the Normal, Utility, Transport or Acrobatic category depending on how they are used. Airplanes in the Normal category are used for carrying passengers and cargo. Airplanes in the Utility category are used for more strenuous flight maneuvers. Airplanes in the Transport category are used to transport passengers and cargo under 14 CFR Part 25. Airplanes in the Acrobatic category are used for aerobatic maneuvers. In addition to these categories, however, the FAA has Airplane Design Group (ADG) classifications. What Are ADG Classifications? ADG…

Air France-KLM and SAS Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have announced a major expansion of their existing commercial partnership, aimed at further improving connectivity and enhancing the travel experience for passengers traveling between Scandinavia and the United States. Revealing the new tie-up on September 23, 2025, Air France will add its code to SAS-operated non-stop transatlantic flights. According to an Air-France KLM Group statement, “This new codeshare agreement will provide customers with seamless access to a wide range of destinations across the United States via key Scandinavian hubs. “This strategic step reinforces the commitment of both partners to deliver greater convenience and…

The busiest airport in the United States in 2025, as well as the rest of the world in most other years since the turn of the millennium, has been Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). This facility, which offers nonstop services to destinations all across the globe, has long been a principal hub for the US-based legacy carrier Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL). A fortress hub that serves as the principal global linchpin of the Delta Air Lines network, this facility has long been one of the biggest and most valuable assets in Delta’s operational portfolio. Almost no carrier comes close…

Charlotte Herhold, vice president of strategy and business development at sustainable aviation fuel producer CleanJoule, will join Cargo Facts Symposium 2025 for the panel discussion “Fueling the Future: Jet fuel, sustainability and the energy costs of tomorrow” on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 11:30 a.m. (GMT -5). The 31st annual Cargo Facts Symposium will take place Oct. 22-24 at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville, Tenn., where air cargo executives and market influencers in the industry will gather to assess the latest trends and developments in the freighter sector, while sharing their insights to project the market’s growth trajectory. View the full…

Top considerations when planning new freighter routes include shifting markets and demand, as well as airport infrastructure. Cargo leaders from Turkish Airlines and Emirates SkyCargo agree that implementing routes is a matter of addressing new trends in a timely manner while taking the necessary time to consider a new route from every angle. “We do […] source

7Air this month took delivery of a fourth 737-800 freighter to reach its narrowbody fleet goal in its first year of operation. The 1999-vintage 737-800BCF (29945, ex-Transavia) completed a short ferry flight to Miami (MIA) from Sanford International Airport (SFB) in Orlando, Fla., on Sept. 19. Unit 29945, on lease from Flight Lease, becomes the […] source

ATSG’s leasing subsidiary CAM has purchased the first of two PW4000-powered 767-300 freighters that Cargojet is removing from its fleet. The 1996-vintage, IAI-converted 767-300BDSF (26327) arrived in Dothan, Ala. (DHN), on Aug. 23 and Transport Canada removed it from the Canadian register on Sept. 5. The FAA then issued CAM a certificate for the aircraft […] source

The suspect arrested for pointing a laser at the President’s helicopter during its approach to the White House. A uniformed Secret Service member saw him in the act on a public street, according to the New York Times. Jacob Samuel Winkler, 33, is the perpetrator currently facing felony charges for his dangerous and malicious action. “Marine One,” as is the call sign of helicopters when they carry the President of the United States, was flying low when the incident happened. Landing in a populated area, especially as dense as the city of Washington DC, is a delicate task for any…

The Airbus A350-1000 has long been British Airways’ flagship widebody jet, an aircraft capable of ultra-long-haul operations. The model’s extended-range capabilities make it exceptionally suited for serving high-capacity markets that are located very far apart. The jet’s ultra-wide cabin makes it ideal for premium cabins, offering exceptional comfort to passengers through the form of wider seats. Currently, legacy airlines like British Airways have become exceptionally focused on serving international travel markets that feature large amounts of premium demand. These carriers emphasize the development of premium cabins with numerous cutting-edge features, helping them offer an exceptional passenger experience. There are relatively…