Marco Rubio's Flight to Munich Aborted Due to Mechanical Issue

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Marco Rubio's Flight to Munich Aborted Due to Mechanical Issue

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Marco Rubio's Flight to Munich Aborted Due to Mechanical Issue

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio's flight to Munich was forced to return to Washington due to a mechanical issue.
The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, related to a crack in the cockpit windshield.
Rubio aims to continue his journey on a different aircraft for the Munich Security Conference.
There are concerns whether he will reach a key meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

A U.S. Air Force plane carrying Secretary of State Marco Rubio to the Munich Security Conference was compelled to return to Washington due to a mechanical issue. Approximately 90 minutes into the flight, officials noted a crack in the cockpit windshield of the C-32 aircraft, a converted Boeing 757. According to Le Monde, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed, “The Secretary intends to continue his travel to Germany and the Middle East on a separate aircraft.” The aircraft safely returned to Joint Base Andrews around 10 p.m. ET, just after departing at 7 p.m. The potential delay raises questions about Rubio's attendance at a crucial meeting with Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, scheduled for Friday morning at the conference. The CBS report highlights the importance of this meeting in light of ongoing discussions regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. More details can be found in the Reuters coverage.