Boeing has proposed delivering new Air Force One in 2027
The new forecast is at least two years more optimistic than the last report. The Trump administration said it had relaxed requirements so that the 747-8 aircraft could be ready earlier
VC-25B
New Air Force Ones are expected to be ready by 2029 onwards
Two 747-8s are being converted by Boeing to be the new US presidential aircraft, but unforeseen events and changes will further delay the program, the White House said
Back at the White House, Trump will receive the new Air Force One he ordered six years ago
The VC-25B presidential aircraft is being converted by Boeing from two 747-8i previously destined for the Russian airline, which went bankrupt. First flight is scheduled for 2026
US Air Force pushes maiden flight of new Air Force One to 2026
Boeing is working on the VC-25B version of two 747-8s, which will replace the current presidential planes in a program that is accumulating delays and higher costs
New Air Force One abandons Trump proposal for traditional design
The US Air Force has revealed the paint scheme of the VC-25B, the new presidential plane based on the Boeing 747-8i
Assembly of new Air Force One suffer setbacks - report
A pair of 747-8 jets are being prepared at Boeing's San Antonio facility with a target of delivery by the end of 2024
Air Force One flight manual will cost almost the same as a new Boeing 737
Boeing was awarded a $ 84 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to modify and update 747-8 manuals that will be converted for US presidential use
New Air Force One will cost more than promised
US presidential plane should consume over $ 5 billion and require up to hangar refurbishment at Andrews Air Force Base