Blue Sky News
Daniel Lagiovane
10 August 2026
A Canadian AI company participating in Pittsburgh International Airport’s xBridge program is using the airport as a real-world testing environment for its foreign object debris (FOD) detection technology.
“Foreign object debris can pose serious risks to aircraft, so we’re always looking for ways to strengthen our airfield safety program,” said Bill Calhoon, airport duty manager at the Allegheny County Airport Authority. “Testing this technology helps our Operations Team assess whether it can complement our existing inspection procedures by identifying debris faster and allowing us to respond before it becomes a hazard.”..
