Boeing Delays Push New Air Force One Delivery to 2029, Frustrating Trump

The $3.9 billion project, initiated during Trump's first term, faces labor shortages, supply chain issues, and cost overruns.

Boeing now expects the new Air Force One jets to be delivered in 2029, years past the initial 2026-2027 timeline and after Trump's second term would end.
The project has been plagued by supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and the bankruptcy of a key subcontractor responsible for interior furnishing.
Boeing has incurred over $2 billion in losses on the fixed-price contract, which prevents the company from passing cost overruns to the U.S. government.
Trump, who prioritized the project during his first term, has expressed frustration over the delays, including a heated call with Boeing's CEO last month.
The updated planes will feature advanced military avionics, self-defense systems, and redesigned interiors, but their red, white, and blue color scheme, proposed by Trump, was scrapped after thermal testing issues.