US EditionAir Force One jets to be repainted in Trump’s preferred colors
The repainting reflects President Trump's directive to update the presidential fleet in red, white, blue, and gold, with the first C-32 finished and a Qatari 747 expected by summer.
- The U.S. Air Force has begun replacing the fleet's longtime paint scheme with a red, dark blue and white design on presidential and VIP jets, including a Qatari-donated 747-8i and two Boeing 747s being converted to Air Force One.
- During his first term, President Donald Trump publicized the red, white, gold and dark blue scheme, reviving interest after earlier debates over the VC-25B design.
- Images and reporting confirm at least one C-32 already wears the new livery, with The War Zone publishing photos while contractor L3 Harris upgrades Air Force Two planes in Greenville, Texas, and Boeing continues work on the Air Force One program, 2018 contract.
- Smaller executive jets like the C-32, which carry the first lady and top cabinet officials, are included in the repaint requirement, though U.S. Air Force technical reviewers previously flagged darker paints for heat issues.
- Observers point to links between the new livery and Trump's earlier public displays of his preferred scheme, with a Department of Homeland Security Boeing 737 adopting similar colors last year.
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Sydney Morning Herald
US to roll out new Air Force One colour scheme
The fresh design revives elements of Trump’s proposed red, white and blue livery.
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Air Force One scraps iconic Kennedy-era paint scheme for Trump-approved red, white, blue design
U.S. Air Force confirms red, white and dark blue paint requirement for entire presidential fleet including Air Force One, replacing six-decade-old design under President Donald Trump.
Air Force presidential fleet being transformed into Trump’s signature red, gold and blue color scheme
The fleet of planes used to transport the commander-in-chief, vice president, first lady and other top White House officials will be painted in Trump's preferred red, gold and blue color scheme -- the same colors that decorate his private jet known as "Trump Force One."
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