Former Qatari Boeing 747-8 joins the presidential fleet while the U.S. Air Force awaits the next-generation Air Force One aircraft

The arrival of a former Qatari Boeing 747-8 as an interim Air Force One marks the latest chapter in more than 80 years of presidential air travel

VC-25B Bridge arrives at Joint Base Andrews to support presidential transport missions while delayed VC-25B program remains under development

One of the two VC-25A jets that have transported US presidents since the early 1990s is expected to be replaced by a former Qatari Boeing 747-8

“Bridge” aircraft to fill gap until delayed VC-25B jets enter service in 2028

First repainted C-32 spotted as service confirms rollout across executive fleet

Aircraft would act as an interim platform until the first of two Boeing-converted 747-8Is is ready in 2028

VC-25A based on the Boeing 747-200 returned to Washington after 'minor electrical issue'

The aircraft reportedly belong to Lufthansa and will be used as spare parts for the two new Air Force One VC-25B aircraft that Boeing is developing

Complex requirements, supply chain issues, and rising costs contribute to program setbacks for presidential jet fleet upgrade