New Zealand uses Betty, an aging Boeing 757, to transport Prime Minister Chris Hipkins. Betty's so prone to breakdowns that they sent an empty backup so he didn't get stranded in China. The twin Royal New Zealand Air Force planes are about 30 years old and due to be replaced by 2030. Back in New Zealand, acting Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni was left to explain. In 2016, then Prime Minister John Key was on his way to India with a delegation when they got stuck in Australia until a backup plane was sent from New Zealand.

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Persons: Betty, Chris Hipkins, Chris Hipkins didn't, Carmel Sepuloni, John Key, Key, Sepuloni, David Seymour, We're Organizations: Boeing, Royal New Zealand Air Force, Morning, Air Force, ACT Locations: China, WELLINGTON , New Zealand, United States, New Zealand, Manila, Wellington, Beijing, India, Australia, Mumbai