While the U.S. President today typically flies in one of two modified Boeing 747-200s, these aircraft are not the only Air Force Ones. In fact, it's a call sign that refers to any Air Force aircraft ...

These aircraft did not appear in the blink of an eye. Early presidents were primarily transported by train, ship, and, eventually, chartered commercial flights. Eventually, the military elected to ...

How much does it cost to fly Air Force One? It's in the six-figures range ... per hour. Air Force One is one of two official presidential airplanes. Both planes are Boeing 747-200s. When President ...

Before the gleaming 747s that now ferry U.S. presidents across oceans, there was a smaller, sleeker jet that carried the weight of the free world. The last Boeing 707 to serve as a primary Air Force ...

The VC-25A first entered service in 1990, while George H.W. Bush was in office. Built on the 747-2008 airframe but extensively customized at Boeing’s Wichita facility, the VC-25A is its own distinct ...

President Donald Trump has his sights on a new version of Air Force One as delays and cost overruns continue to plague Boeing’s long-awaited presidential aircraft replacements. The most recent data ...

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President Donald Trump is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and U.S. officials say it could ...

The 747 jetliner needs extensive security modifications. Some members of Congress worry that President Trump will pressure the Air Force to do the work too quickly. By Eric Schmitt Reporting from ...

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