Europe EditionBoeing vows to deliver new Air Force One by 2027, US official says
- Boeing announced that the new Air Force One jets will likely be delivered by 2027, years later than the original 2022 date.
- Delays arose from complex modifications needed to convert Boeing 747s into secure flying command posts equipped with encrypted communications.
- The $3.9 billion VC-25B contract, negotiated under President Trump in 2018 to replace aging jets from George H.W. Bush's era, has faced soaring cost overruns totaling $2.5 billion.
- Darlene Costello, acting Air Force acquisitions chief, stated delivery might occur in 2027 if requirements are agreed upon, while Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said he is "all in" on speeding delivery and praised Elon Musk’s involvement.
- These delays have frustrated Trump, who considered alternate jets and refurbishment options, highlighting the challenges in balancing program costs, timing, and presidential security needs.
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Boeing extends date for overdue Air Force One
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer Boeing is projected to deliver its new Air Force One presidential aircraft in 2027, three years behind the schedule negotiated during President Donald Trump’s first term, a top U.S. Air Force official said on Wednesday. Darlene Costello, the air force’s acting acquisition chief, testified before the House Armed Services Committee that Boeing’s proposed 2027 delivery date would ultimately depend on whether the Wh…
Trump might get the new Air Force One while he's still president after all
The Boeing 747 that serves as Air Force One when the president is on board.SAUL LOEB / AFPBoeing may deliver the new Air Force One jets by 2027, two years earlier than projected.The company has faced cost overruns and operational challenges, with the program $2 billion over budget.That timescale would allow Donald Trump to fly on the jets while he's still president.Boeing could now deliver the next-generation Air Force One aircraft while Preside…
Boeing Extends New Date for Overdue Air Force One as Trump Looks Elsewhere
Boeing is projected to deliver its new Air Force One presidential aircraft in 2027, three years behind the schedule negotiated during President Donald Trump’s first term, a top U.S. Air Force official said on Wednesday. Darlene Costello, the air force’s acting acquisition chief, testified before the House Armed Services Committee that Boeing’s proposed 2027 delivery date would ultimately depend on whether the White House and the air force were w…
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