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Trump Takes First Flight on VC-25B Bridge Aircraft as Air Force One
On July 1, 2026, President Donald Trump took to the skies on the VC-25B Bridge aircraft, a modified Boeing 747-8i, for its first operational flight as Air Force One, marking a historic milestone. The flight, which carried the callsign "AIR FORCE ONE," soared over Washington, D.C. en route to North Dakota for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening.
L3Harris Converts Qatar Gift into Bridge Air Force One Amid Delays
In just 10 months, L3Harris transformed a gifted Boeing 747-8i into a cutting-edge bridge jet, VC-25B, by deploying a 24/7 team to meet an ambitious deadline tied to Qatar's Independence Day celebrations. The rapid conversion showcases L3Harris's impressive scale and expertise as the world's largest non-OEM integrator of aircraft.
US Air Force Unveils VC-25B Bridge Aircraft with Trump-Era Livery
The US Air Force's VC-25B Bridge aircraft is taking shape, sporting a bold red, white, and blue livery that echoes President Trump's preferred design for future Air Force Ones. Check out the first stunning photo of the modified Boeing 747-8i, fresh from a Texas paint job.
US Air Force Completes Modifications on VC-25B Bridge Aircraft
The US Air Force has successfully completed modifications and flight testing on the VC-25B Bridge aircraft, a luxurious Boeing 747-8i jet donated by Qatar for presidential use. The aircraft is now set to receive its new paint scheme and is on track for delivery to the Presidential Airlift Group by summer 2026.
US Air Force Accelerates Test Flights of Qatar-Donated 747-8i
The US Air Force is fast-tracking test flights of a Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8i, aiming to transform it into America's interim presidential transport, Air Force One, in a remarkably short timeframe. The aircraft is expected to be delivered as early as this summer, after a series of accelerated test flights have been successfully completed.