Air Force One Returns After Midair Electrical Issue
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Washington — Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews Tuesday evening after the crew detected a minor electrical issue shortly after takeoff while en route to Davos for the World Economic Forum, the White House said. The aircraft landed safely just after 11 p.m. and no injuries were reported. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president and his team will board another plane and continue to Switzerland. Onboard reporters noted brief lights outages in the press cabin. The incident occurred amid ongoing discussion of the Air Force One replacement program coverage. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Background: Air Force One fleet in service for nearly four decades; replacement delays reported.
- 2. Departure: AF1 departed for Davos Tuesday evening with the president aboard.
- 3. Detection: Crew identified a minor electrical issue shortly after takeoff and decided to return.
- 4. Return: AF1 landed safely at Joint Base Andrews just after 11 p.m.; no injuries reported.
- 5. Continuation: White House said the president will board another aircraft and proceed to the World Economic Forum.
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