While it’s common to see aircraft divert for technical reasons, it doesn’t typically happen to Air Force One. Then again, given the age of the planes that are usually operating these flights, it’s also not too surprising.
On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Air Force One departed from Andrews Air Force Base (ADW) in Maryland, and started its journey across the Atlantic to Davos, only to turn around roughly an hour after takeoff. The aircraft reportedly encountered a “minor electrical issue,” and no further details are known.
The plane took off once again shortly after midnight, and completed the journey to Davos without further incident. As was the case on the previous flight, this also used the callsign “Air Force One.”
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