Air Force One

By Brian Everstine
As Boeing continues its Air Force One disclosures, the Pentagon keeps spending on the “Bridge” aircraft secret.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
Boeing reported another VC-25B charge but says broader defense programs are improving and reducing overall risk.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Lawmakers are again raising concerns about the status of the Qatari-donated U.S. Air Force VC-25B Bridge aircraft, the new Air Force One, as President Donald Trump says the Boeing 747-8i will be taken out of service for more modifications.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Boeing will spend more internal funds on the VC-25B future Air Force One program as costs grow to keep the long-delayed program on its current schedule.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force’s new VC-25B “Bridge” aircraft made its international debut on July 8, flying President Donald Trump abroad, but for only part of the trip.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
President Donald Trump on July 1 flew on the Qatar-donated 747-8i for the first time, marking the initial mission of the new Air Force One.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force has officially received the Qatar-gifted Boeing 747-8i, which is now set to enter service in the coming weeks.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
New procurement plans for executive airlift and support bring opportunities for special mission providers.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
The two Boeing 747-200s that have served as presidential transport will both be retired in 2029 as long-awaited replacements should come into service.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The Boeing 747-8i given to President Trump to serve as an interim Air Force One has completed flight testing and will roll out this summer, the service says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force is increasing spending on the Boeing VC-25B “Air Force One” aircraft to meet its delivery schedule.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The Boeing 747 donated by the government of Qatar to serve as a future Air Force One for President Trump has begun flight testing, the U.S. Air Force confirms.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force and Boeing are in a strong place to turn around the VC-25B future “Air Force One” program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force is now planning for its first missile pad test launch of its next intercontinental ballistic missile next year.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force expects a quick delivery of the Boeing 747-8i given to President Donald Trump by the government of Qatar.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The USAF is buying two Boeing 747-8is from Lufthansa for training and spares as part of the delayed program to replace the current VC-25A “Air Force One” fleet.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
Both programs for presidential airlift are progressing on schedule, according to U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force has begun conversion of the Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 to become a new presidential airlift aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The DOD will not disclose the funding amount or timelines related to turning a gifted Boeing 747-8 from the government of Qatar into an interim Air Force One.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris, Sean Broderick
The CEO talks about his plans for a turnaround, Boeing’s future in space, when it might launch a new airliner and the huge F-47 fighter win.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
A team of Pentagon acquisition leaders and company officials met regularly to find ways to fix the slow progress of a new Air Force One.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
President Donald Trump reportedly has tapped L3Harris to modify a 747-8 to augment the current VC-25A fleet.
Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
Trump’s Boeing 757 recently visited the L3Harris modification facility in Greenville, Texas, where the company does its modification work.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Until recently, almost all workers on the program needed a Yankee White security clearance.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Boeing is set to deliver to the U.S. Air Force a new schedule for the long-delayed two-aircraft fleet, with projections now placing delivery as late as 2029.
Aircraft & Propulsion