Trump Tours Boeing to Highlight Delays in New Air Force One Deliveries
President Trump examines Boeing plane features while criticizing delays in new Air Force One jets, initially set for 2024, now pushed to 2027 and 2028.
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Overview
On February 15, 2025, President Trump toured a Boeing aircraft in Florida, emphasizing delays in delivering the new Air Force One jets, now set for 2027 and 2028. This tour showcased the company’s struggles, with delivery timelines pushed due to production issues and billions in losses. Trump previously negotiated a $1.6 billion reduction in costs during his first term and expressed interest in changing the aircraft’s color scheme back to darker tones. Boeing CEO revealed collaboration with Elon Musk to expedite delivery, while production delays are attributed to supply chain challenges and the aircraft's complex specifications.
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