1.) Airbus issues safety advisory following Brazil helicopter water landing – In early January, an Airbus H160 helicopter in Brazil was forced to make an emergency water landing after pilots experienced “significant vibrations.” [Full story]
2.) Industry Day meetings focus on new home for Doomsday Planes –
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division – Omaha District,
convened an in-person Industry Day meeting in January to brief defense
contractors and suppliers on upcoming projects critical to modernizing U.S. Air
Force capabilities. [Full story]
3.) Daher unveils TBM 980 turboprop aircraft - Daher Aircraft Division showcased its latest advancement in general aviation in January with the introduction of the TBM 980 at its headquarters and production facility in Tarbes, France. [Full story]
4.) Suspicious U.S.-linked aircraft sparks security concerns in Ghana - A mysterious aircraft, possibly linked to the U.S. military, has triggered alarm in northern Ghana after landing repeatedly at a small airstrip in Paga in December. [Full story]
5.) US extends maintenance contract to keep ‘Doomsday Plane’ flying - The United States Air Force has extended a major contract to ensure the continued operational readiness of its fleet of E-4B “Nightwatch” aircraft, which serve as the nation’s primary airborne command centers for top leadership. [Full story]
