Trump Considers Purchasing Used Boeing Aircraft for Air Force One Amid Delays
President Trump is contemplating buying used Boeing planes as Air Force One due to delays in new aircraft production by Boeing.
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In response to ongoing production delays by Boeing, President Donald Trump announced he is considering acquiring used aircraft to serve as Air Force One. Trump expressed frustration over the slow progress on two updated Boeing 747-8 planes originally scheduled for delivery in 2024, now pushed to 2027 and 2028. While he ruled out purchasing from Boeing's competitor Airbus, he showed interest in obtaining second-hand Boeing planes from overseas. The Air Force’s modifications for presidential use are causing significant delays and costs in the project, which Boeing has been struggling to complete effectively.
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The delays are primarily due to the extensive modifications required to make the aircraft suitable for presidential use, including top-level security clearances and specialized communications equipment.
The modifications include highly classified communications equipment, survivability enhancements, and self-contained air-stairs for use in austere environments.
President Trump ruled out Airbus because he prefers to use Boeing aircraft, indicating he might consider second-hand Boeing planes from overseas instead.
The delivery of the first new plane is now expected in 2027, with the second plane expected in 2028.
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