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Reuters

Davos-bound Air Force One returns to Joint Base Andrews after minor electrical issue

Air Force One carrying President Trump turned back to Joint Base Andrews shortly after takeoff en route to the World Economic Forum in Davos due to a reported minor electrical problem. The White House said the president and his entourage transferred to another aircraft and continued the trip.

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2026-01-20T20:06:46.702688-08:00
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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
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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