What Happened
Technical And Certification Problems Disrupt Aircraft Modification
Boeing’s efforts to deliver two new Air Force One aircraft are facing additional setbacks due to unresolved interior design problems, according to a new government report. The VC-25B cabin design remains behind schedule, affecting other parts of the modification program and forcing Boeing to redo work as designs change. The Air Force is working toward delivery of the first aircraft in 2028 and the second in 2029, but the report warns that the planned test schedule will be difficult to meet if more unexpected work emerges. The program has suffered repeated schedule setbacks and billions of dollars in losses since Boeing accepted a $3.9 billion fixed-price contract in 2018, as reported by AeroTime.