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Air Force One·VC-25B Bridge

New Air Force One Unveiled

11 sources · first reported 3d ago

The US Air Force has unveiled a new Air Force One, a converted Qatari 747 designated as VC-25B Bridge. The aircraft was gifted to President Trump by the Qatari government and will be used for presidential airlift. The older VC-25A jets will continue to fly, contrary to reports of their retirement.

Why it matters

The new Air Force One represents a significant upgrade to the presidential airlift fleet, with improved capabilities and luxury features. The introduction of the VC-25B Bridge also marks a new era in presidential transportation.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. Theaviationist ·
    White House Officials Hint That VC-25A 92-9000 Just Flew its Last Mission as Air Force One
  2. The War Zone · Primary
    No, A VC-25A Air Force One Jet Isn’t Being Retired Just Yet
  3. AVweb ·
    Mixed Messages On Retirement As Staffers Bid Farewell To VC-25A
  4. Nomad Lawyer ·
    Historic Boeing VC-25A Retires After 35 Years as Presidential Aircraft, Paving Way for Next-Generation Air Force One
  5. NBC News ·
    Trump unveils new Air Force One jet gifted by Qatar
  6. CBS News ·
    Trump unveils Qatari-gifted jet serving as new Air Force One
  7. Fox News ·
    New Air Force One takes flight as Trump unveils revamped presidential aircraft
  8. Defence-industry ·
    U.S. Air Force VC-25B Bridge aircraft arrives at Joint Base Andrews to begin commissioning flights for presidential airlift
  9. Theguardian ·
    Trump unveils new Air Force One, a converted Qatari 747
  10. Nytimes ·
    A New Air Force One, via Qatar, Nears Its First Presidential Flight
  11. CBS News ·
    Trump unveils new Air Force One, gifted from Qatar