A Frustrated Trump Wants His New Air Force 1 Planes Pronto

A Frustrated Trump Wants His New Air Force One Planes Pronto
Among the ways being discussed to force faster delivery of two presidential planes are relaxing security clearances for Boeing workers and even purchasing a temporary luxury plane and retrofitting it.
Boeing's new Air Force One delayed until 2029 or later, official says
The new Air Force One presidential aircraft is expected to face new delays until at least 2029 as primary contractor Boeing faces supply chain challenges and changing requirements.
Trump's Air Force One airplane color change: 5 things to know
In 2019, Donald Trump announced plans to redesign Air Force One with a red, white, and blue color scheme. The Air Force later rejected the proposal due to technical concerns, citing additional FAA qualification requirements caused by heat exposure from the dark blue paint.
Trump tours updated Boeing plane to highlight delay in delivery of new Air Force One
The new Air Force One was initially set for 2024, but has been pushed to some time in 2027 for the first plane and in 2028 for the second, the Air Force said.
Trump isn't happy about delays to the new Air Force One — and toured a Boeing 747 to make the point
Trump renegotiated the Air Force One contract with Boeing in his first term and has directed Elon Musk and DOGE to work with the planemaker.
Boeing's Air Force One program could be delayed until 2029, or later, White House official says
The Air Force One program may be further delayed until 2029 or years later, a senior administration official said, citing supply chain issues and changing requirements, after the White House said the project failed to deliver a new plane on time over the weekend.
'Been building this thing forever': Trump furious over upgraded Air Force One delays
During his first term, President Donald Trump ordered significant upgrades to Air Force One. But delays in construction mean that the new jets may not be ready until whoever is elected 48th president of the United States enters the White House.
Trump flies on Air Force One again, but it may soon be in his red, white and blue choice
When Donald Trump flies back to Mar-a-Lago next, he'll fly on Air Force One. He also may get his red, white and blue design ...
Photos show how Air Force One has changed through the years
Nicknamed the "flying Oval Office," modern Air Force One planes are equipped with everything the president might need.
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The 21 Greatest Nike Air Force 1 Colorways of All Time, Ranked
Back in 2005, Nike dropped a series of five Air Force 1 colorways centered around a LeBron campaign that drew inspiration ...
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White House bars Associated Press from spaces like Oval Office and Air Force One
The White House is barring all Associated Press journalists from accessing spaces such as the Oval Office and Air Force One, a top White House official announced Friday, after the White ...
Army and Air Force sweep out DEI-coded programs
Army and Air Force officials were instructed to shutter working groups and offices and even scrub websites with DEI-related ...
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Trump White House escalates feud with AP, threatens to bar reporters from Air Force One
the White House on Friday doubled down, appearing to bar the organization’s journalists from traveling on Air Force One as well. The feud, which the White House Correspondents’ Association has ...