Trump Administration Faces Delays in Replacing Aging Presidential Aircraft

The US Air Force has admitted that President Trump’s Air Force One delivery will be delayed by another year, with the first aircraft now expected to arrive in mid-2028. Despite previous delays, Boeing aims to deliver the new aircraft in 2027. The project has been beset by issues including interior supplier transition, manpower limitations, and wiring design completion. AeroTime reports that L3Harris Technologies is leading the conversion of a donated Boeing 747-8 into a specialized aircraft for executive transport.