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Ready For Summer: Ex-Qatari 747 Completes Testing Ahead Of Air Force One Paint Job

A former Qatari Boeing 747-8i, being converted into an interim Air Force One (VC-25B 'Bridge'), has completed its modification and flight-testing phase in Texas. The aircraft will now enter the paint shop to receive its presidential livery before entering service in Summer 2026, bridging the gap until the primary VC-25B fleet enters service in 2028.

2 May 2026Source: Simple Flying

Why it matters

This demonstrates rapid aircraft conversion capabilities and highlights delays in the U.S. Air Force's presidential aircraft modernization program. The 12-month transformation of a foreign VIP jet into a presidential command center represents significant operational and engineering achievement in aviation modification.

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