For the second time in four months, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s aircraft encountered issues during a foreign visit, requiring a rescue aircraft to bring him and his family back from Jamaica. The Royal Canadian Air Force dispatched a replacement aircraft to ensure their return to Canada.
Canada confirmed that PM Trudeau’s military aircraft faced technical issues in Jamaica, marking the second incident during an overseas visit. The Royal Canadian Air Force deployed a rescue aircraft to bring the Trudeau family back home.
The first aircraft transporting the Prime Minister’s party became unserviceable after arrival in Jamaica, according to Andrée-Anne Poulin, Department of National Defence (DND). The second aircraft, carrying a maintenance team, remained in the area as a backup for the Prime Minister’s departure.
PM Trudeau and his family, including his estranged wife Sophie, traveled to Jamaica on December 26. The aircraft’s maintenance issue was identified on January 2, and after necessary repairs, they departed on January 4.
Earlier, during Trudeau’s visit to India for the G20 summit, his military aircraft faced challenges, resulting in a two-day delay. Despite being offered an ‘Air India One’ aircraft for transportation, the Canadian side chose to wait for the backup aircraft.
