The Boeing CompanyBoeing's 747-8 aircraft is the basis for the new Air Force One, and the article mentions Boeing will deliver two new VC-25B jets in 2028, indicating ongoing demand.
President Donald Trump unveiled the new Air Force One, a Boeing 747-8 aircraft gifted by the Qatari government and overhauled by L3Harris Technologies to serve as the official U.S. presidential jet. Speaking at Joint Base Andrews, Trump said the plane was transformed into a flying White House with unprecedented luxury and features a new red, white, and navy-blue paint scheme, replacing the baby-blue livery of the existing fleet. The aircraft, designated the VC-25B Bridge aircraft, will begin commissioning flights as final modifications are tested, according to the U.S. Air Force. Once commissioned, it will reduce strain on the two current VC-25A planes that have been in service since the 1990s, acting as a temporary replacement until Boeing delivers two new VC-25B jets in 2028.
The Boeing CompanyBoeing's 747-8 aircraft is the basis for the new Air Force One, and the article mentions Boeing will deliver two new VC-25B jets in 2028, indicating ongoing demand.
L3Harris Technologies IncL3Harris Technologies overhauled the aircraft, securing a contract for the modification work.