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Boeing Proposes 2027 Delivery for New Air Force One Jets

The revised timeline depends on negotiated trade-offs in contract requirements, while a retrofitted Qatari jet will serve as an interim solution by fall.

Air Force One landing in a 2023 photo. Boeing has moved up the planned delivery time of two 747 jets to replace the two current jets. But the delivery will still come years after originally scheduled.
The logo of Boeing company is displayed at the Australian International Airshow in Avalon, Australia March 26, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo
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Overview

  • Boeing has proposed a 2027 delivery date for the long-delayed VC-25B Air Force One jets, three years later than the original 2024 target.
  • The timeline is contingent on the U.S. Air Force and White House agreeing to scaled-back requirements and eased security restrictions for production efficiency.
  • Delays have been attributed to supply chain disruptions, workforce limitations, and challenges with wiring and interior design.
  • To address immediate needs, L3Harris is retrofitting a Qatari Boeing 747 for interim presidential use, expected to be ready by fall 2025.
  • President Trump has expressed frustration with the delays but ruled out Airbus as an alternative, with Elon Musk advising Boeing on expediting delivery.