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CANJUERS, France — KNDS, the French-German maker of the Leopard tank and Caesar cannon, is mulling a stock market listing to facilitate growth and corporate partnerships, with a potential timing for the middle of next year, according to a company spokesperson.An initial public offer is one of several options under consideration, with nothing decided for now, KNDS spokesman Gabriel Massoni told Defense News on a trip to the Canjuers military base in southern France on Monday. Still, if KNDS were to go ahead with a listing, it would be timed around the Eurosatory defense show this coming June, he said.KNDS…

Local police arrested a man at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday morning who was allegedly planning a mass shooting. As reported by ABC7, the suspect had intended to use an assault rifle that was later found inside his pickup truck to injure and kill as many people as possible, but was thwarted thanks to a tip. The arrest came after airport and city officials, in coordinated response, escalated security and conducted searches around the implicated terminals once the tip was verified. Authorities seized the rifle and 27 rounds of ammunition in the suspect’s pickup truck, which was parked outside…

Landing is typically considered the most challenging part of flying an airplane. Statistics show that over half of all civil aviation accidents occur during this phase of flight. Fortunately, there are systems to assist pilots with landings, such as glide slopes. The Basics of Glide Slopes Glide slopes are aircraft systems that provide vertical guidance. Pilots use them to achieve the correct angle during landings. Glide slopes essentially tell pilots whether the airplane is too high or low — or if it’s perfectly aligned with the ideal sloped path to the runway. How Glide Slopes Work Glides slopes use radio…

The Atlanta Police Department said a that a “tragedy” has been “averted” at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) after a man with an assault rifle in his truck was arrested inside the South Terminal. On October 20, 2025, the family of the 49-year-old suspect contacted the Cartersville Police Department after the arrested man allegedly said he was going to Atlanta Airport to “shoot it up”. “The Cartersville Police Department was alerted by the family of Mr. Cagle that he was streaming on social media that he was headed to the airport, in their words, to ‘shoot it up,’ and the…

Singapore Airlines has once again redefined the meaning of luxury in the skies. The airline’s Airbus A380 suites have been named the world’s most comfortable first-class seat in 2025, according to the World Airline Awards. These private suites have become the gold standard for premium travel, combining world-class service, thoughtful design, and advanced technology into one unforgettable experience. Passengers who fly in this cabin quickly understand why it continues to lead the industry in both comfort and innovation. First class has long been a symbol of exclusivity, but the A380 Suites have elevated that concept beyond simple luxury. Each suite…

Oct. 21, 2025, © Leeham News: From our partners at AIN: Embraer Executive Jets leader said company will take its time before taking its next step By Scott Hamilton October 16, 2025 Embraer this week reaffirmed that it is actively studying the case for entering the large-cabin business jet market. Speaking at its investors day event at the New York Stock Exchange, a leading consultant urged Embraer Executive Jets president and CEO Michael Amalfitano to confirm whether his group will step up to compete with Gulfstream, Bombardier, and Dassault, and he didn’t rule out the move. Embraer hasn’t produce the…

American Airlines (NYSE: AAL), Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) are set to report third-quarter earnings this week, with expectations set fairly low after a choppy summer for all three carriers. Wall Street analysts are currently expecting a fairly neutral performance from these three carriers, with demand remaining strong but pricing being relatively weak while cost shocks likely compressed margins. Investors have fairly modest expectations for American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, with Alaska Airlines being a bit more positively viewed except for its cost and fuel price-related challenges. What will likely move these stock prices is likely…

With the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 programs terminated and there being a hiatus in Boeing 777 passenger jet deliveries, the Airbus A350 XWB is currently the widest passenger aircraft in production. But this is not set to last, as the Boeing 777X will be over a foot wider than the Airbus A350 when it (eventually) launches. The Boeing 777-9 will be wider and longer (251 feet 9 inches vs 242 feet and 1 inch) and will come with more powerful engines. Accordingly, it may come as a surprise to many that the Airbus A350-1000 is actually the higher-capacity aircraft…

Cubana de Aviación (Cubana), Cuba’s state-owned flag carrier, has restored a rare Russian-built widebody to service. One of its Ilyushin Il-96s (registration CU-T1250) completed a multi-leg ferry flight from Minsk, Belarus, to Havana, Cuba, between October 11 and 12, as reported by FlightRadar. The aircraft will reportedly be deployed on flights to Europe this winter. Cubana operates a small and very outdated fleet, primarily made up of Soviet-era aircraft such as Antonovs, Tupolevs and the Ilyushin widebodies. Years of sanctions and economic hardship have left the carrier unable to maintain more than a handful of active aircraft at a time,…

On next Tuesday, October 28, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will close for the next phase of the modernization program that has seen nearly every inch of the airfield updated and improved. Terminal 5 will be fully demolished and rebuilt under the project scope. A new satellite terminal will be opened to help smooth traffic flow for the effected flyers of American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and JetBlue. The new T5 represents over $200 million of the $30 billion Capital Improvement Program. The New And Improved LAX Credit: American Airlines The new T5 will be a modern space with a refreshed design…