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Miami Library Chooses Historic VC-25A Air Force One as Centerpiece Over Qatar's 747
technology1 month ago

Miami Library Chooses Historic VC-25A Air Force One as Centerpiece Over Qatar's 747

The Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8 was expected to be the library’s star attraction, but the centerpiece will be SAM 29000, the VC-25A Air Force One, displayed at the base of a new glass Miami library tower. The VC-25A is a fully functional airborne White House with a presidential suite and secure communications, while the newer 747-8 has been repurposed as Bridge Air Force One during the VC-25B program’s delays into 2028; the long‑term fate of the Qatar 747 remains undecided.

via Luxurylaunches|
#air-force-one#miami-presidential-library#qatar-donation
Qatar-donated Air Force One to receive enhanced security upgrades
politics1 month ago

Qatar-donated Air Force One to receive enhanced security upgrades

Trump says the Qatar-donated Air Force One replacement will be sent off for upgrades to boost security features, including missile-defense capabilities; the jet, refitted by L3Harris, serves as a temporary stand-in while Boeing's next-generation 747-8s are delayed to mid-2028, with critics questioning the gift's propriety and cost as Times reporters face subpoenas over security-feature reporting.

via Defense News|
#air-force-one#l3harris#politics
Gold, Red and Navy: The White House’s Presidential Fleet Gets a Fresh Look
world6 months ago

Gold, Red and Navy: The White House’s Presidential Fleet Gets a Fresh Look

The US Air Force is repainting Air Force One and other presidential aircraft in a new gold, deep red and navy blue scheme—colors associated with Trump—, and the Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8i to serve as Air Force One will receive the same livery; Biden halted a larger makeover in the past, but officials say this update won’t delay or add costs, with painting already completed on some C-32 jets.

via BBC|
#air-force#air-force-one#aircraft-painting
Qatari-donated Boeing 747 to become the next Air Force One, delivery targeted for summer 2026
politics7 months ago

Qatari-donated Boeing 747 to become the next Air Force One, delivery targeted for summer 2026

The U.S. Air Force says the Qatari-donated Boeing 747 being converted into the next generation Air Force One (VC-25 bridge aircraft) is slated for delivery by summer 2026, though it may not be immediately flight-ready as testing and security upgrades proceed. The project, funded by the donor and costing likely under $400 million, requires stripping interiors and installing advanced communications and security gear. The deal is described as unconditional, with Boeing also updating two other 747s, but timelines have faced delays and changes, reflecting the complexity of preparing a new presidential airlift platform.

via CNN|
#air-force-one#boeing-747#delivery-2026