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americas1 month ago•5 min saved

Trump unveils interim Air Force One: a Qatar-gifted 747 with a luxury interior

Trump unveiled a former Qatari-owned Boeing 747 converted into a temporary Air Force One, featuring a luxury interior and bold color scheme, to serve until Boeing VC-25Bs arrive in 2028; the jet will be used for upcoming missions including a NATO summit in Ankara, while the older VC-25As remain in service and questions about accepting the foreign gift have been raised.

via France 24|

#air-force-one #americas #nato

defense3 months ago•3 min saved

USAF Bets on Used 747-8s to Bridge Presidential Jet Upgrade

The U.S. Air Force is purchasing two used Lufthansa Boeing 747-8s to serve as the VC-25B presidential aircraft, a move aimed at smoothing a mid- to late-2020s transition by providing familiar training, maintenance, and parts pathways since the 747-8 is no longer in production and the current VC-25A is based on an older 747-200 series.

via SlashGear|

#boeing-747-8 #defense #defense-procurement

politics5 months ago•13 min saved

Air Force One to wear patriotic livery after Trump hints

U.S. military says Air Force One will be repainted red, white and blue, following hints from President Donald Trump.

via Associated Press News|

#air-force-one #livery #military