US Air Force to buy two 747-8s for presidential fleet support
ReutersDec 16, 2025 11:35 PM
WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force said on Tuesday it is acquiring two Boeing 747-8 aircraft for $400 million to establish a training and sustainment program for its future presidential airlift fleet.
The purchase is part of the service's efforts to accelerate the presidential airlift program as it prepares to transition to the larger 747-8 platform, the Air Force said in a statement.
The first aircraft is expected to arrive in early 2026, with the second delivery scheduled before year-end.
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