Principal differences between Air Force One and the standard Boeing 747 include state-of-the-art navigation, electronic and communications equipment; its interior configuration and furnishings; self-contained baggage loader; and front and aft air-stairs.

Nov 21, 2024 · Donald Trump renegotiated a deal with Boeing for a new Air Force One in his first term as president. Production delays and his reelection mean Trump is set to see the new plane come to life....

1 day ago · Although the two Air Force One jets are more than $1 billion over budget each, those cost will fall on Boeing, not taxpayers, as part of fixed price contracts under which the Air Force will pay $3 ...

Jun 14, 2024 · WASHINGTON — Boeing’s long-delayed Air Force One replacement, known as the VC-25B, is facing new headwinds as the first flight for the program has now been pushed back another 16 months to...

Jan 5, 2024 · New Air Force One Jets Now Put Boeing $2 Billion In The Red The program is now four years behind schedule and about $2 billion over budget.

Oct 25, 2023 · Boeing on Wednesday reported another $482 million in red ink on the contract to retrofit two 747 jets into the next generation of the presidential plane. Boeing has now lost more than $1 billion...

2 days ago · Boeing's Air Force One program is more than $2 billion over budget and the aircraft have been delayed. President Donald Trump struck a deal for the replacement aircraft during his first term.

Dec 16, 2024 · WASHINGTON — Boeing’s troubled project to provide two new Air Force One jets is facing new delays, likely pushing the delivery of the first jet out to 2029 or even later, a source told Breaking...

Jun 20, 2024 · Boeing and the Trump Administration struck a $3.9 billion deal in 2018 to replace the country's aging 747 presidential fleet with two new Air Force One planes. They're already years behind...

Jan 26, 2023 · While the VC-25A is a very capable aircraft, in a changing world with advancing technology, the US government sees it fit that the VC-25A be replaced with a newer, more advanced aircraft. The two replacement aircraft will be the latest generation Boeing 747-8.