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Air Force One Returns to Andrews After Takeoff Over Electrical Issue

Uncertain departure timing raises the risk of delays to his Davos schedule.

Overview

  • The presidential aircraft turned back to Andrews Air Force Base shortly after departure when a problem was detected on board.
  • The White House press secretary described the issue as a minor electrical-system fault.
  • News reports said the plane returned roughly an hour after takeoff from the Washington area base.
  • President Trump switched to an alternate aircraft and set out again for Switzerland, though the exact departure time was not disclosed.
  • The trip is for the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he is scheduled to speak on January 21, and the disruption could affect the timetable.