The Boeing VC-25 is a military version of the Boeing 747 airliner, modified for presidential transport and commonly operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) as Air Force One, the call sign of any U.S. Air Force aircraft carrying the president of the United States.

Jan 5, 2024 · The present planes are heavily modified Boeing 747-200 aircraft designated VC-25A. The type is the latest to be nominated for Presidential usage after winning a competition against McDonnell Douglas with its DC-10 for the role.

Sep 13, 2024 · The first VC-25B flight is scheduled for March 2026. The VC-25 has four General Electric CF6-80C2B1 jet engines. The aircraft is nearly 232 feet long, 64 feet high, and has a 196-foot wingspan.

Mar 10, 2023 · President of the United States Joe Biden has selected the livery design for the "Next Air Force One," VC-25B, a design that will closely resemble the livery of the current Air Force One, VC-25A, while also modernizing for the 21st century.

The mission of the VC-25 aircraft -- Air Force One -- is to provide air transport for the president of the United States. The presidential air transport fleet consists of two specially configured Boeing 747-200B's -- tail numbers 28000 and 29000 -- with the Air Force designation VC-25.

Feb 15, 2021 · The 30-year old Boeing VC-25A aircraft are currently being replaced by a new version of the Boeing 747-8 aircraft designated the “VC-25B”.

Mar 11, 2020 · VC-25B, the next “Air Force One,” is a program to design, modify, test, and deliver two aircraft replacing the current VC-25A and will serve as a flying White House for the next thirty years.