American plane manufacturer Boeing is speaking out about its uphill battle in the development of the next generation of US presidential transport aircraft. The company is working on a pair of highly modified 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft that will be affectionately referred to as Air Force One whenever the President is onboard.
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Boeing Proposes Delivering 747-8 Air Force One Jets In 2027
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- May 16, 2025
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The long-delayed new Air Force One jets from Boeing might now be delivered as soon as 2027. While that’s still years behind the original delivery date of 2022, it’s two years earlier than Boeing had recently predicted back in February. President Donald Trump had expressed frustration over the delays, but this new delivery schedule would ensure he could use the new aircraft before the end of his term.