The US Air Force announced plans Tuesday to purchase two Boeing 747-8 aircraft to support its future presidential airlift program, with an Air Force official confirming it would acquire the planes from German carrier Lufthansa.

The U.S. Air Force said on Friday the delivery of the first of two new Air Force One jets from Boeing has been delayed by another year to mid-2028, the latest in a series of delays.

The Air Force pushed back the estimated delivery date for the first of two new Air Force One jets by another year to mid-2028, giving Boeing Co. even less wiggle room to meet President Donald Trump’s demand to get plane by the end of his term.

The U.S. Air Force is buying two Boeing 747-8is from Lufthansa for training and spares as part of the delayed program to replace the current VC-25A “Air Force One” fleet, the service has confirmed to Aviation Week.

The U.S. Air Force said on Tuesday it was acquiring two Boeing 747-8 jumbo jets for $400 million to establish a training and sustainment program for its future presidential airlift fleet.

President Trump was interrupted by someone attempting to exit the bathroom as he chided a reporter for carelessly brandishing their boom microphone aboard Air Force One. “You’re gonna have to take it easy with that thing. You know, it’s a government plane, but I like to take care of it,” Trump said.

The first sketch of Josh O'Connor's episode put a Santa-like spin on the president's remarks on affordability.

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