eVTOL   MRO   Middle East  
eVTOL Insights • Jason Pritchard

AeroVecto, Vigelon sign MoU to build eVTOL MRO and support infrastructure in Oman

AeroVecto Aviation Services (AVAS) and Vigelon have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop eVTOL maintenance and support infrastructure in Oman, targeting local MRO capability, technical support and operational services to enable Advanced Air Mobility deployments and sustainment across the region.

2026-01-21T01:31:50.500890-08:00
North America   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
Reuters

Air Force One turns back after minor electrical issue; president switches aircraft en route to World Economic Forum

By Reuters: U.S. President Donald Trump landed safely on Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews near Washington to change aircraft on Tuesday night after crew on his initial flight identified what the White House called a "minor electrical issue" shortly after takeoff.

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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