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Trump says he’s considering buying used planes to serve as Air Force One amid Boeing delays

President Donald Trump is considering purchasing used Boeing aircraft to serve as Air Force One due to ongoing delays from Boeing in delivering new planes, which are now pushed to 2027 and 2028.
The delays in producing the two Boeing 747-8 aircraft are attributed to labor constraints, design changes, and supply chain issues, with the project estimated to cost about $2 billion more than the initial budget.
Boeing has reported a net loss of $11.82 billion in 2024, down from a $2.24 billion loss the previous year.
Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Boeing's delays, stating, 'We're looking at alternatives, because it's taking Boeing too long.

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Trump considers used planes

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he's 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…

12 hours ago·Cherokee County, United States

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The Western Journal

Trump Tells Musk to Fix New Air Force One Boondoggle - Here Are the Wild Features an Elon-Built AF1 Might Have

President Donald Trump wants his newest Air Force One, and he is not pleased with Boeing for the delays in that process. The commander-in-chief has therefore deputized Elon Musk to […] The post Trump Tells Musk to Fix New Air Force One Boondoggle - Here Are the Wild Features an Elon-Built AF1 Might Have appeared first on The Western Journal.

1 day ago·Phoenix, United States

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Business Insider

Boeing CEO praises Elon Musk for helping with the delayed Air Force One delivery: 'He's a brilliant guy'

Kelly Ortberg, the CEO of Boeing, said he is working with the DOGE team to speed up delivery.

1 day ago·United States

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National Post

With Boeing's Air Force One replacements delayed, Trump considering interim used jet

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is considering a used plane for an interim Air Force One 'because it's taking Boeing too long'

2 days ago·Canada

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USA Today

Trump 'not happy with Boeing' over Air Force One planes

The comments were the White House's latest attempt to ratchet up pressure on Boeing, which is at least three years behind in delivering two new jets.

2 days ago·United States

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The Epoch Times

Trump Considers Buying Used Plane as Boeing Delays Air Force One Delivery

President Donald Trump said he is considering buying a used plane and converting it into a presidential aircraft as Boeing continues to delay Air Force One deliveries. “I’m not happy with Boeing. It takes them a long time to do Air Force One. We gave that contract out a long time ago. It was a fixed-price contract,” Trump told reporters on Wednesday. “And I’m not happy with the fact that it’s taken so long. And we may do something else. We may g…

2 days ago·New York, United States

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