Boeing on Track for 2028 Air Force One Delivery, Costs Rise
Boeing announced it remains on track to deliver two new Air Force One jets in 2028, but meeting that target will require additional spending on a program already years behind schedule and billions over budget. Originally awarded a $3.9 billion contract in 2018, costs have ballooned to over $5 billion. CEO Steve Parker stated the first aircraft will begin testing next year, with cost growth expected as wiring, structures, and certifications are completed. The program involves converting two Boeing 747-8 aircraft into specialized jets with advanced communications and defensive systems. Even with a 2028 delivery, the program will be four years behind schedule. In May 2025, the U.S. accepted a luxury Boeing 747 from Qatar as a temporary presidential aircraft, which has since entered service as a bridge aircraft.
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