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Calling 'Vader 01': The Boeing 747-8 destined to be Air Force One begins test flights

The convertedBoeing 747-200 aircraft (known as the VC-25A) that bear the callsign 'Air Force One' when operating flights with the American President on board are among the most recognizable planes in ...
The Aviationist

VC-25B ‘Bridge’ Aircraft for New Air Force One Completes Testing

The U.S. Air Force’s VC-25B Bridge aircraft has completed modification and flight testing, and is now being painted ahead of its introduction in service this summer. The U.S. Air Force has announced ...
Forbes

Donated Qatari 747 Completed Flight Testing For Air Force One Service

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The donated 747-8i from Qatar has completed flight testing. By the end of this summer, ...
Forbes

Almost 60 Years After First Flight, The Boeing 747 Still In Demand

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael Goldstein is a journalist and playwright based in Los Angeles. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...
Aviation Week

Qatar-Donated 747 Finishes Mods, Flight Tests For Air Force One Role

The Boeing 747-8i given to President Trump by Qatar to serve as an interim Air Force One has completed flight testing and will roll out this summer, the service says. The aircraft, officially called ...
Aviation Week

Flight Friday: USAF Takes Delivery of Qatari-Donated 747-8

The United States Air Force (USAF) has officially taken delivery of a Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 to use as a “stop-gap” Air Force One. This week’s Flight Friday takes a look at aggregated 747 flight ...
WLWT

GE Aerospace’s 747 flight test plane visits Cincinnati

GE Aerospace in Cincinnati is using a 747 aircraft as a flying laboratory to test jet engines under extreme conditions, pushing new designs to their limits to ensure safety and performance. “We are ...