A military plane is on its way to Delhi to pick up Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after his plane broke down Sunday night, leaving the Canadian delegation stranded in India.
It’s adding another complication to an already rocky trip to the country.
A spokesperson with the Department of National Defence told Global News in an email Monday that a problem with a component was discovered with the prime minister’s Royal Canadian Air Force CC-150 Polaris. That part must be replaced before the plane is able to fly again, they said.
“The Canadian Armed Forces continue their best efforts to get the Canadian delegation home. We will keep you updated regularly as the situation evolves,” said Mohammad Hussain, press secretary to the prime minister, on Monday. “Their latest update shows an earliest possible departure of Tuesday late afternoon. The situation remains fluid.”The aircraft departed from CFB Trenton on Sunday.This is the latest issue with the 1980s-era aircraft, which has had a host of mechanical problems over the years.
“Right now you’re seeing that one of the most precious resources our political leaders have is time. They just bluntly don’t have the time to waste waiting for the plane to get sorted out,” said Dave Perry from the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, a Calgary-based think-tank.The defence spokesperson said replacement planes arrived in Ottawa on Aug. 31, but they were not ready in time for the G20 summit. They’re expected to be in service this fall.
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