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.

FlightGlobalJon 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
politico.euCharlie 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
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
Aviation WeekAdrian 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