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Trump visits Boeing to emphasize delays in new Air Force One delivery

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump recently toured a Boeing aircraft, focusing on its new hardware and technological upgrades while also drawing attention to the delays in the delivery of the updated Air Force One models, according to statements from the White House.

The President inspected the 13-year-old private jet located at Palm Beach International Airport. “President Trump is observing a new Boeing plane to explore the latest hardware and technology,” shared Steven Cheung, the White House communications director. “This visit underscores the setbacks in the project’s timeline for providing a new Air Force One as promised.”

Air Force One, which is a specially modified Boeing 747, has two operational units that have been in service for over 30 years. Boeing is under contract to produce updated models; however, the company has experienced extensive delays and significant financial losses related to the project.

Initially, the first new Air Force One was scheduled for delivery in 2024, but this date has now been pushed back to 2027, with the second plane set for delivery in 2028 — coinciding with Trump’s potential final year in office, as reported by the U.S. Air Force.

The President has been vocal regarding the project’s escalating costs and frequent delivery setbacks. During an online discussion with Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, Trump claimed to have saved over $1 billion on the project by taking a tough stance with Boeing during his first term. “Through negotiations over roughly a month, I managed to cut the price by $1.6 billion for essentially the same aircraft, aside from a nicer paint job,” Trump remarked.

Musk, a billionaire entrepreneur who has financially supported Trump’s 2024 campaign, is currently leading a new initiative focused on improving government efficiency, aiming to reduce government size by slashing expenditures, eliminating agencies, and cutting the federal workforce. His tactics have attracted criticism from various quarters.

In a recent statement, Boeing’s CEO Kelly Ortberg indicated that Musk is collaborating with the company to expedite the delivery of the new Air Force One aircraft.

Additionally, Trump has expressed interest in modifying the color scheme of Air Force One, proposing a shift from its current light blue to a darker hue. An earlier attempt at changing the design was halted by President Joe Biden after a study showed that such alterations would necessitate further testing and additional costs, which could exacerbate existing delays.

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