Boeing Offers 2027 VC-25B Air Force One Delivery Amid $3.9B Contract Delays; Trump Considers Interim Jet

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Updated May 9, 2025, 01:25 PM

Boeing has proposed delivering the new Air Force One jets, designated VC-25B, by 2027, a timeline that would allow President Donald Trump to use the aircraft before the end of his current term. This revised delivery date is contingent on the U.S. Air Force and the White House agreeing to relax certain requirements, particularly related to security clearances and production standards. The original delivery schedule, set during Trump's first term, called for the aircraft to be ready in 2024. However, the project has faced significant delays due to workforce limitations, supply chain issues with interior suppliers, problems with cracked fuselage structures, excessive noise, and challenges in completing the wiring design and certifying unique flight handling characteristics. The program is now reported to be $2 billion over budget, with the total contract valued at $3.9 billion. To accelerate progress, the Air Force has already lowered some security requirements for Boeing's production facilities and is considering further adjustments. Boeing has also received support from Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency. Amid ongoing delays, Trump has publicly criticized the slow pace and has reportedly explored acquiring and retrofitting a Boeing 747 previously owned by the Qatari royal family as a temporary solution, with defense contractor L3Harris involved in the modifications. The proposal and ongoing negotiations were discussed during a recent House Armed Services Committee hearing. It remains unclear whether the interim measure will proceed if Boeing's 2027 delivery proposal is accepted.

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Defense One

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Boeing says it can deliver Air Force One in 2027—if requirements are relaxed | The Air Force has already lowered security requirements so Boeing can move faster. https://t.co/BTQqpDoNfl

Business Insider

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Trump might get the new Air Force One while he's still president after all https://t.co/sWRJxACY9C

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