After extensive speculation, it has now been confirmed that a lavish former Qatari Boeing 747-8i airframe will serve as a temporary presidential transport aircraft while Boeing’s purpose-built next-generation Air Force One jets remain years behind schedule. The Air Force notes that the aircraft, described as the VC-25B Bridge Aircraft, has entered flight testing. After passing these tests, the aircraft will be eligible to serve as a presidential jet.
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When we reported in February of this year that US President Donald Trump was touring a privately-owned Boeing 747-8, we somewhat thought this was just a publicity stunt to highlight that he wanted Boeing to move faster on the two VC-25Bs undergoing work to become the new pair of Air Force Ones. However, it does indeed seem like the government is moving to modify this other aircraft to be the new presidential transport! It even seems like a contractor has been tagged to do the work! We take a look at all this news for today’s video…