North America   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
Reuters

Air Force One returns to Joint Base Andrews after 'minor electrical issue'; president switches aircraft en route to Davos

Air Force One turned back to Joint Base Andrews shortly after takeoff for the World Economic Forum in Switzerland after crew identified a "minor electrical issue." The White House said a second presidential aircraft was ready and the president switched planes before continuing to Davos.

2026-01-20T20:06:46.702688-08:00
FCC   MRO   ATC   Supply Chain   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

FAA seeks wireless-industry subsidies to fund $4.5B radio altimeter upgrades amid 5G interference concerns

By FlightGlobal: The Federal Aviation Administration is exploring arrangements under which cellular providers would help finance the $4.5 billion cost of upgrading tens of thousands of radio altimeters to prevent interference from new 5G networks, according to recently released meeting memos.

2026-01-20T18:32:26.663072-08:00
Supply Chain   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
politico.eu • Charlie Cooper

UK imports £4bn of jet fuel refined from Russian crude, exposing sanctions loophole

By politico.eu: The U.K. has imported £4 billion of oil products, like jet fuel, made in Indian and Turkish refineries run on Russian crude oil, analysis reveals — but a promised ban is still months away.

2026-01-20T19:31:02.256800-08:00
Helicopter   Leadership   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus  
Vertical Mag

Airbus Helicopters names Matthieu Louvot as CEO to succeed Bruno Even (effective April 1, 2026)

By Vertical Mag: | To ensure delivery of future emails, add [email protected] to your contacts. | |---| | | ![]() | Latest Issue Read Now | ![]() | | | ![]() | | Matthieu Louvot to replace Bruno Even as Airbus Helicopters CEO Airbus Helicopters has announced that Matthieu Louvot, currently executive vice-president of strategy for Airbus, will replace Bruno Even as CEO of Airbus Helicopters April 1, 2026.

2026-01-20T16:47:39.957415-08:00
Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines   Boeing  
Aviation Week • Adrian Schofield

Thai Airways To Boost Fleet With Leased 787s

By Aviation Week: Thai Airways is in the process of negotiating to lease 10 Boeing 787s, which will help it bridge the gap until its own 787 deliveries begin.

2026-01-20T07:53:02.748096-08:00
North America   ALPA   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Workforce & Skills Development   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Howard Hardee

Breeze leadership accused of anti-union tactics in ALPA lawsuit

By FlightGlobal: The union representing Breeze Airways pilots is suing the airline for "bad faith, anti-union conduct" amid stalled contract negotiations, pointing specifically at the airline's chief executive David Neeleman.

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2026-01-20T16:58:18.865462-08:00
Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airlines   Boeing   United Airlines  
The Air Current • Will Guisbond

Kirby: United’s growth limits governed by JetBlue partnership and Boeing deliveries

By The Air Current: ![](https://theaircurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ostrower-Headshot-1-300x300.jpg) United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said last week his long-term ambitions for the airline are tempered by the availability of airplanes and the government’s willingness to bless consolidation led by 8 hours ago Get real-time intelligence Introducing TAC/Intel , our new real-time intelligence feed available to.

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2026-01-20T13:12:59.986133-08:00