An additional delay in the delivery date of the new US presidential plane to Boeing

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An additional delay in the delivery date of the new US presidential plane to Boeing

Witnessing the delivery of the new aircraft For the American President known as "Air Force One" An additional delay, with the date of the first version entering service being postponed to mid-2028, that is, a year after the agreed-upon deadline.

A spokesman for the Armed Forces told Agence France-Presse on Sunday: "On December 12, 2025, the United States Air Force concluded a contract worth $15.5 million to modify the existing agreement with the Boeing Group under the VC-25B program."That is, that designated for presidential aircraft.

This amendment can be introduced "The program is currently scheduled with a projected delivery date for the first C-25B aircraft in mid-2028."According to the same source, which revealed an additional delay in dues.

The official timetable

The last official timetable stipulated operating the first version in 2027 and the second in 2028. No reason has yet been provided to justify this delay.

And it referred "Boeing" Agence France-Presse to the US Air Force for any inquiries in this regard.
There are many problems being witnessed. "Boeing"from delays and financial losses, in the context of this contract concluded at a fixed price in 2018 to deliver two 747-8 aircraft designated for the American presidency, bearing the name "Air Force One" For $3.9 billion.

Administration amendments

The delivery date was initially set for late 2024, but it was delayed, especially due to amendments requested by the US administration.

And in February, the US President announced Donald Trump, who is beginning to run out of patience with these postponements, is looking for… "Alternatives".

Three months later, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth accepted a plane "Boeing 747" A few weeks ago, the State of Qatar presented it to the American President to temporarily use it as his presidential plane, despite the corruption accusations issued by the democratic opposition.

This grant, estimated at approximately $400 million, comes from the ruling family in Qatar.

Communication Devices

Presidential aircraft should be equipped with the latest communication devices, medical equipment, and defense systems.

The two main aircraft that were put into service became in service in a year. 1990 during the era of President George Bush. They are old and their maintenance costs large sums.