US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One for a trip to attend the World Economic Form in Davos, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Photo: VCG

US President Donald Trump's Air Force One landed safely at Joint Base Andrews near Washington to change aircraft Tuesday night after crew on his initial flight identified "a minor electrical issue" shortly after takeoff, Reuters reported Wednesday.

The trip will continue on a new aircraft, Reuters reported, citing White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

A reporter on board said the lights in the press cabin of the aircraft went out briefly after takeoff, but no explanation was immediately offered. About half an hour into the flight reporters were told the plane would be turning around, according to the Associated Press.

Trump will board another aircraft and continue on with his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, per the report.

The report also mentioned that last February, an Air Force plane carrying Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Germany had to return to Washington because of a mechanical issue. In October, a military plane carrying Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had to make an emergency landing in United Kingdom due to a crack in the windshield.


Global Times