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L3 Harris tapped to modify Qatari jet as potential new Air Force One after years of Boeing delays

  • President Donald Trump assigned L3Harris Technologies to refurbish a Boeing 747 formerly owned by Qatar as an interim Air Force One replacement in 2025 due to Boeing delays.
  • This decision followed Boeing's ongoing delays in delivering two customized 747-8 jets under a $3.9 billion contract originally scheduled for 2024, with test flights postponed to March 2025.
  • Boeing's delays resulted from COVID-19 impacts, supplier transitions, manpower limits, wiring design challenges, and slower test execution rates, significantly pushing back project timelines.
  • Trump voiced his dissatisfaction with Boeing's progress, suggesting that alternative options might be considered due to the delays. Meanwhile, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg confirmed the setbacks and mentioned that Elon Musk has been assisting in overcoming obstacles to speed up the delivery of the aircraft.
  • The refurbishment aims to provide a presidential mission-ready plane by late 2025, highlighting unresolved production issues and Trump's readiness to explore alternatives for timely presidential air transport.
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regionalmedianews.com broke the news in on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
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