Delayed Delivery: Boeing's New Air Force One Now Slated for 2027
The delivery of Boeing's new Air Force One is now proposed for 2027, delayed from the initial 2024 deadline. Adjustments in security requirements aim to enhance production efficiency, while discussions with the White House continue to ensure capability standards are met.
Boeing's new Air Force One is now projected to be delivered in 2027. This marks a delay from the originally scheduled 2024 date, confirmed by a U.S. Air Force official on Wednesday. President Trump's negotiations with Boeing during his tenure aimed to procure the new aircraft, but setbacks have shifted timelines.
Acting Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Darlene Costello, highlighted the ongoing adjustments needed to meet this new deadline. Costello emphasized that while the current proposal targets 2027, it is contingent on potential trades in requirements and is not yet guaranteed.
To expedite production, certain security measures at Boeing's facility have been temporarily relaxed, allowing for increased efficiency. Nonetheless, key issues still need resolution. Meanwhile, an interim Air Force One, modified by L3Harris Technologies from a former Qatari government plane, may be available by fall.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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