Trump highlights Air Force 1 delays in Boeing plane tour

Why Is Boeing's Delayed 747-8 Air Force One Program $2 Billion Over Budget?
It will be more costly than expected due to a time-consuming modification process, supply disruptions, and other challenges.
Trump says he’s considering buying used planes to serve as Air Force One amid Boeing delays
Speaking to reporters aboard one of the two nearly 35-year-old Boeing 747-200 aircraft in current use, Trump said, “We’re looking at alternatives, because it’s taking Boeing too long.”
Irked by Boeing delays, Trump floats buying used plane to serve as Air Force One
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is considering buying used Boeing aircraft — perhaps from an overseas seller — to use as Air Force One when he’s aboard, as he fumes over the U.S. plane-maker’s delays in producing two specially modified ones for presidential use.
I'm not happy with Boeing, Trump says over Air Force One
The US President Donald Trump has said he is not happy with Boeing over a contract to build two new Air Force One planes that is running behind schedule. Speaking on board one of the 35-year-old presidential planes that are currently in use, Trump also said he is looking for alternatives because it is taking Boeing too long to build the planes.
Trump isn't happy about delays to the new Air Force One — and toured a Boeing 747 to make the point
Trump renegotiated the Air Force One contract with Boeing in his first term and has directed Elon Musk and DOGE to work with the planemaker.
Trump's Air Force One jets likely to be used planes sourced from overseas sellers as Boeing delays delivery
US President Donald Trump has clarified that the Presidential Aircraft will not be from from Airbus, the European company.
President Trump Holds 747 Tour To Signal He Wants Air Force One Sooner
US President Donald Trump toured a 13-year-old Boeing 747-8 on February 15th, 2025. As the newly re-elected president, he is pushing to replace the current pair of VC-25As with newer models ahead of their extensively delayed delivery schedule.
Boeing (NYSE:BA) Delays Air Force One Until After Trump Administration
When you have a client as big as the United States government, it might be a good idea to be accommodating. Particularly when that government
Trump Considers Second-Hand Boeing Planes for Air Force One
Amid delays in Boeing's delivery of new Air Force One planes, former President Donald Trump is exploring the option of purchasing second-hand Boeing aircraft. While ruling out Airbus, Trump plans modifications to meet presidential needs despite the ongoing contract for modified Boeing 747-8s.
Trump tours Boeing plane to highlight aircraft maker's delay in delivering a new Air Force One
President Donald Trump has toured a Boeing airplane to check out new hardware and technology features and highlight the aircraft maker's delay in delivering updated versions of the Air Force One presi
Trump checks out Boeing plane hardware, complains of new Air Force One delay
President Trump toured a Boeing airplane to check out new features and highlight the delay in delivering updated Air Force One presidential aircraft.
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