"Trump's original flight was forced to turn around on Tuesday night after a "minor electrical issue," according to a White House pool report. Flight-tracking data showed Air Force One U-turned about 30 minutes into its journey from Joint Base Andrews. It landed back there about 1 hour and 20 minutes after taking off. The replacement plane departed about an hour later."
"If, like many high-profile World Economic Forum attendees, Trump travels by helicopter from Zurich airport, it would take about another 30 to 40 minutes to reach Davos. That could put him in the Swiss Alps just before 1.30 p.m. CET, and he is scheduled to speak at 2:30 p.m. CET. However, there will likely be further added time due to security and other preparations."
Air Force One turned around mid-flight and returned to Joint Base Andrews after a minor electrical issue. The original VC-25A 747 aircraft is over 30 years old, and a Boeing C-32A replacement departed about an hour after the return. An arrival about three hours late is expected. Flight-tracking data showed the C-32A roughly 1,000 miles from Zurich traveling near 560 mph, potentially arriving close to 1:30 p.m. CET. Helicopter transfer to Davos would add about 30–40 minutes, with additional time likely for security and preparations. The World Economic Forum is in close contact with the US delegation.
Read at Business Insider
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]