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Bridge Jet: How a Qatar-Gifted 747-8i Becomes the Interim Air Force One
technology27 days ago

Bridge Jet: How a Qatar-Gifted 747-8i Becomes the Interim Air Force One

L3Harris converted a Qatar-gifted Boeing 747-8i into the interim VC-25B Bridge for Air Force One after Boeing’s VC-25B program was delayed, completing the work in about 10 months. The piece details how L3Harris missionized the aircraft, ensured secure, high-bandwidth communications, built training and sustainment programs, preserved much of the interior, and planned for a fleet of VC-25Bs while keeping the project aligned with White House and Air Force requirements.

via The War Zone|
#air-force-one#aircraft-modification#l3harris
Trump Debuts Qatar-Gifted VC-25B as Interim Presidential Jet
politics1 month ago

Trump Debuts Qatar-Gifted VC-25B as Interim Presidential Jet

Trump unveiled the interim VC-25B, a Boeing 747 repurposed from a Qatar‑gifted aircraft, to serve as a temporary Air Force One while two new presidential jets are delayed; the roughly $1 billion conversion has drawn criticism over gifts and defense funding, but officials say it meets safety standards and accelerates delivery ahead of a July 4 celebration, with the existing aging 747s continuing to operate until replacements arrive.

via The Guardian|
#air-force-one#defense-spending#politics
Presidential Airlift Gets a New Ride as VC-25B Bridge Arrives at Andrews
defense1 month ago

Presidential Airlift Gets a New Ride as VC-25B Bridge Arrives at Andrews

The VC-25B Bridge, a modified 747-8i for presidential airlift, arrived at Joint Base Andrews and will begin commissioning flights to validate secure, mission-ready capabilities as it relieves the aging VC-25A fleet until the long-term replacement enters service, with an emphasis on mission capability, trained crews, and robust logistics.

via af.mil|
#bridge-aircraft#commissioning-flights#defense