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Donald Trump's Plane Makes Brief Stop at Shannon Airport
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January 22, 2026•4 hours ago

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US President Donald Trump's plane, Air Force One, made a brief stop at Shannon Airport for refuelling while returning from Davos. The aircraft landed in the evening and departed approximately one hour later. President Trump reportedly remained on board. The stop occurred following his participation in an economic forum where he criticized Europe's direction.
US President Donald Trump's plane has left Shannon Airport after a quick pitstop, it is reported.
Air Force One landed on Thursday evening at the airport for a brief refuelling around 6.30pm, but subsequently took off again around 7.30pm, according to The Journal.
The Boeing 757 is returning the President to the United States following his trip to the economic forum in Davos.
Newstalk reported that Donald Trump did not get off the plane, which crossed into Irish airspace at around 6pm, accompanied by another Air Force 757.
Earlier, there was a heightened security presence at the airport, which is operating as normal, while a small number of protesters stood on a roundabout close to the airport, according to Newstalk.
Trump gave an address to world leaders at Davos on Wednesday - a speech which began by critiquing Europe, saying it is "not heading in the right direction."
The US President’s flight was the most followed on the Flight Radar 24 app on Thursday evening.
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