First flight of new Air Force One jet slips to 2026, Air Force says
WEBJun 14, 2024 · WASHINGTON — Boeing’s long-delayed Air Force One replacement, known as the VC-25B, is facing new headwinds as the first flight for the program has now been pushed back another 16 months to...
VC-25B: Everything We Know About The New Air Force One …
WEBJan 5, 2024 · Deliver a secure command center for executive operations, keep the aircraft aloft indefinitely via air-to-air refueling, and be able to land at airports worldwide with minimal to nonexistent facilities thanks to a self-contained baggage loader …
New color scheme unveiled for Air Force One that discards …
WEBMar 10, 2023 · The US Air Force unveiled a new color scheme for the new Air Force One jets under construction on Friday, doing away with the darker red, white, and blue chosen by former President Donald...
The new Air Force One arrives in 2024. Here’s what we know so far.
WEBJan 19, 2021 · A brand-new Air Force One is on schedule, according to Boeing, to be delivered to the Biden administration in 2024. It will be based on a 747-8i.
New Air Force One Presidential Boeing 747 1st Flight Delayed To …
WEBJun 17, 2024 · The new Air Force One Boeing 747, known as the VC-25B, has suffered another setback. Its first flight was pushed back by more than a year. The revised date will hopefully see the upcoming presidential aircraft take its maiden flight in March 2026.
Air Force One - Wikipedia
WEBAir Force One is the official air traffic control designated call sign for a United States Air Force aircraft carrying the president of the United States. The term is commonly used to denote U.S. Air Force aircraft modified and used to transport the president, and as a metonym for the primary presidential aircraft, VC-25 , although it can be ...
Air Force One - The Boeing Company
WEBPrincipal differences between Air Force One and the standard Boeing 747 include state-of-the-art navigation, electronic and communications equipment; its interior configuration and furnishings; self-contained baggage loader; and front and aft air-stairs.
New paint design for ‘Next Air Force One’
WEBMar 10, 2023 · President of the United States Joe Biden selected the livery design for the “Next Air Force One,” VC-25B, a design that will closely resemble the livery of the current Air Force One, VC-25A, while also modernizing for the 21st century.
New Air Force One will stay blue and white, Biden decides
WEBMar 11, 2023 · WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is sticking with a blue-and-white color scheme for the exterior of the replacement Air Force One aircraft, the first of which is expected to be delivered in four years.
Air Force One - Everything You Need To Know About The Next …
WEBNov 17, 2023 · Air Force One is one of the most recognizable call signs in the world. It refers to any US Air Force aircraft carrying the serving US President. For over 30 years, this has been associated with two modified 747-200 aircraft. However, this is set to change soon with two new 747-8 aircraft under development.