Why the Boeing 747-8 is the only choice for the next generation of presidential travel.

The first Air Force jet designed specifically for US presidents, SAM 26000 carried every president from John F. Kennedy to Bill Clinton.

Air Force One is a strong candidate for the most recognizable plane on the planet. The white and blue Boeing VC-25, based on the 747, has carried the President of the United States since 1987. The ...

Boeing’s CEO is lamenting the deal that his company cut with former President Donald Trump to produce new Air Force One jets. David Calhoun said “it was a public negotiation” and “we took some risks” ...

The U.S. Air Force said on Friday the delivery of the first of two new Air Force One jets from Boeing has been delayed by another year to mid-2028, the latest in a series of delays. The latest delay ...

How much does it cost to fly Air Force One? It's in the six-figures range ... per hour. Air Force One is one of two official presidential airplanes. Both planes are Boeing 747-200s. When President ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. President Donald Trump departs Air Force One in early April at Miami International Airport. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald) Boeing Co.'s ...

Because aerospace giant Boeing no longer manufactures the 747, additional parts will be needed over time to keep the main Air Force One flying. The United States Air Force announced last week that it ...

Before Boeing became the primary manufacturer of Air Force One, the iconic presidential aircraft was constructed by other manufacturers, setting the stage for the program’s evolution amid modern ...