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.

Jan 29, 2025 · Elon Musk used his new government efficiency role to stop by the operations of his competitor Boeing to look into the long-delayed efforts to renovate two 747 jets into the next generation of Air ...

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 · The new Air Force One will be based on the Boeing 747-8, a large, long-range jet customized with advanced security, communications, and operational features to meet the needs of the president and ...

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...

Jan 28, 2025 · Boeing's Air Force one plane has been overbudget and delayed.

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.

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.

Jun 17, 2024 · The new Air Force One Boeing 747, known as the VC-25B, has suffered another setback. Its first flight was pushed back by more than a year. The revised date will hopefully see the upcoming presidential aircraft take its maiden flight in March 2026.