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US Air Force Selects Boeing 747-8 To Replace Air Force One

Posted by timothy on from the the-privileged-few dept.

Tyketto writes Following up on a previous story about its replacement, the US Air Force has selected the Boeing 747-8 to replace the aging Presidential fleet of two VC-25s, which are converted B747-200s. With the only other suitable aircraft being the Airbus A380, the USAF cited Boeing's 50-year history of building presidential aircraft as their reason to skip competition and opt directly for the aircraft, which due to dwindling sales and prospects, may be the last 747s to be produced.

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  1. Re:track record by aristotle-dude · · Score: 0, Troll

    which due to dwindling sales and prospects, may be the last 747s to be produced.

    the 747 has been around forever, with many upgrades over that time. it has a proven track record. Now, generally im against no bid contracts, but this one makes sense.

    Why does it make sense? Because America? Even with this token gesture, it will likely be the last Boeing plane used for the president's fleet.

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