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US tasks L3Harris to ready interim presidential plane by year-end, WSJ says

President Donald Trump tasked L3Harris Technologies in 2025 to refurbish a former Qatari Boeing 747 as an interim Air Force One in Florida.
This development comes after considerable setbacks in Boeing’s $3.9 billion contract awarded early in the previous administration to update the presidential fleet currently served by the older VC-25A aircraft.
Boeing delayed the inaugural test flight of the new 747-8, initially planned for late 2024, pushing it back to early 2025 due to challenges including production delays, supply chain disruptions, wiring redesigns, and limited workforce availability.
In February, Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Boeing, criticizing the extended timeline for completing the Air Force One project and suggesting his administration might consider alternative options.
The interim jet aims to address delivery delays, ensuring presidential airlift continuity while Boeing and the White House explore contract alternatives and faster solutions.

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De Telegraaf

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Lasers, power plant and operating room on board: new Air Force One a misery for Trump despite luxury and ingenuity

It is the most famous aircraft in the world, Air Force One. The aircraft that transports the American president is full of luxury and ingenuity. A new version full of secret gadgets should see the light of day under the presidency of Donald Trump. But the delivery turns out to be a path of suffering.

3 days ago·Amsterdam, Netherlands

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The Advocate

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While we save to buy 3 dolls and 5 pencils, Trump spends your money on a $400 million gilded flying throne

It’s a metaphorical middle finger to the "cake-eating" lower and middle class who struggle to pay the bills 35,000 feet below, writes John Casey.

7 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The National Interest

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Trump’s Next Air Force One Plane Could Come from Qatar

With delays mounting, and the president taking a vested interest in the program’s progress, Boeing has a massive PR problem on its hands.

8 days ago·Washington, United States

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Frankfurter Allgemeine

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Donald Trump wants to buy Boeing from Qatar: New Air Force One

The two new Air Force Ones for Donald Trump will be ready at the earliest in 2029. The American president now wants to buy a used Boeing from Qatar quickly. Experts think little of it.

9 days ago·Frankfurt, Germany

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Capital.fr

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Donald Trump's new Air Force One has lead in the wing: budget explodes

Boeing, which is in charge of the replacement of the US presidential Air Force One aircraft, is behind schedule and cost increases. Donald Trump is planning to build another interim model.

10 days ago

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Daily Star

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Trump orders custom Air Force One but 'the Gulf version' with gold spiral staircase - Daily Star

President Trump has bought a new custom aircraft, previously owned by the Qatari government and once on the market for a cool $400million, to act as a stand-in for his 'aging Air Force One'

10 days ago·United Kingdom

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