Air Force One returns to base after minor electrical issue en route to Davos
Air Force One returns to base after minor electrical issue en route to Davos
Air Force One turns back to base after a minor electrical issue; Trump switches to a new jet to continue to Davos for the World Economic Forum.
Air Force One briefly turned back to Joint Base Andrews shortly after takeoff, as the president and his delegation headed for Davos and the World Economic Forum. A minor electrical issue was detected onboard, and out of caution the aircraft returned to base. A replacement aircraft was arranged to continue the journey to Switzerland.
Trump is set to address the Davos gathering and participate in meetings with foreign leaders and top business executives. He will also greet the forum's leadership and attend a reception with senior officials. On the margins of the forum, Thursday's Board of Peace Charter announcement aims to invite nations to sign a charter for Gaza's redevelopment as part of the broader peace plan.
Davos 2026 opens amid debates about global trade and the evolving world order, with tensions between the U.S. and some European partners over issues like Greenland and tariffs. The travel hiccup, officials said, posed no safety risk and did not derail the overall trip; Trump and his team are expected to push their economic and foreign policy priorities at the gathering.
The World Economic Forum runs January 19-23 and draws leaders from government and industry to discuss the state of the world. While a delay in travel can loom large, participants and observers say Davos remains a key stage for diplomacy and policy signaling in the year ahead.
