THE trial of the 60-year-old founder of Pan America Airways (US) gets under way.

Robert Hedrick, who was arrested last July, denies five counts related to child pornography and the sexual exploitation of children.

A court heard hundreds of indecent images were allegedly discovered at the Texas businessman’s home in the city of Brownsville.

Hedrick, who officially opened his air cargo carrier in 2010, revealed it would operate 70 flights a month between Brownsville and Latin America.

The case continues.