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Weeks After Debut, Trump’s $400M Air Force One Pulled From Service For “Maxed Out” Upgrades
President Trump revealed to reporters on Sunday that his new Air Force One would be temporarily removed from service as ...
The $5.3 Billion Program Turning 2 Stored Boeing 747-8s Into America's Next Air Force One
Air Force One is getting the modern treatment, with the new VC-25B program almost arriving. In the meantime, a bridge 74...
Outnumbered: How Many More Flights Will The Airbus A380 Operate Vs. The Boeing 747-8 In 2026?
As per the latest data, the two aircraft types have over 94,000 flights scheduled across 2026.
How The Boeing 737 MAX, 747-8, & 787 Dreamliner's Engines Create Problems No Other Modern Jet Faces
Designed to reduce noise, nacelle chevrons ultimately proved to be more bad than good.
Secret Service Urged Trump To Ditch New Air Force One Because It Lacks Critical Defense Systems
A former Air Force official claimed there wasn’t enough time to equip the aircraft with all of the “normal” modification...
Legal? Trump's New $400 Million Boeing 747-8 May Never Land At His Presidential Library
The President's wish to take the aircraft with him after he leaves office appears to be in limbo.
2 US-Bound Lufthansa Boeing 747s Forced Into Overweight Landings Within 24 Hours
It was a tough weekend for two of Lufthansa's big jets.
VC-25B 'Bridge' Air Force One Unveiled After Rapid 10-Month Conversion
On June 19th, President Donald Trump's VC-25B 'Bridge Air Force One' arrived at Joint Base Andrews to relieve the long-s...
Only 4 Airlines Still Fly Passenger Boeing 747s: Here's What A Premium Class Ticket Costs
It's rare to find a passenger 747 today, and the price to fly on one varies widely.
The Ex-Qatari Boeing 747-8 Is Almost Complete: Here's When It Will Replace Air Force One
The former Qatari Boeing 747-8 has completed testing and is to enter service as Air Force One before July 4, ahead of th...
The NATO Nations' Presidential Aircraft Ranked
The USAF operates the most militarized president aircraft, while other major NATO countries also operate militarized wid...
The Surprising Reason Behind Cargo Airlines Hoarding Aging Boeing 747 Freighters
It will be a long time until the final Boeing 747 is retired from freighter service.
Here's How Much A First Class Ticket On Lufthansa's Boeing 747-8 Actually Costs In 2026
A roundtrip first class ticket on Lufthansa's 747-8 ranges from $10,000 to $14,850. Here is what that fare gets you.
Is It True That The Boeing 747-8 & 787 Dreamliner Are Powered By The Same Engine?
Comparing and contrasting two leading American widebodies.
A Scrapped Boeing 747's Airframe Is Worth Less Than A Single Piece Of Its Landing Gear
Commercial airliners are worth far less than you think.
The Critical Capability Gap In The Ex-Qatari Luxury Boeing 747-8 Serving As Air Force One
Is Trump's personal AF1 up to par?
Only 3 Airlines Still Fly Passenger Boeing 747-8s: The US Military Wants Them All
The USAF is acquiring as many used 747-8s as it can.
The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 290: Lufthansa's Boeing 777X 'Plan B,' Airbus' A220 Win, Southwest Airlines' BWI Collision & More
Join Tom & Channing for the latest aviation hot topics.
Ready For Summer: Ex-Qatari 747 Completes Testing Ahead Of Air Force One Paint Job
The Air Force's race to ready a new presidential jet hits a critical milestone.
Why The Boeing 747's Upper Deck Hump Will Be Nearly Impossible To Replicate In A Modern Jet
The 747’s hump became iconic because it solved old problems that modern jets no longer have.