Air Force One to wear patriotic livery after Trump hints
U.S. military says Air Force One will be repainted red, white and blue, following hints from President Donald Trump.
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Gold, Red and Navy: The White House’s Presidential Fleet Gets a Fresh Look
The US Air Force is repainting Air Force One and other presidential aircraft in a new gold, deep red and navy blue scheme—colors associated with Trump—, and the Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8i to serve as Air Force One will receive the same livery; Biden halted a larger makeover in the past, but officials say this update won’t delay or add costs, with painting already completed on some C-32 jets.
Air Force One to don Trump’s red, white and blue livery on new jets
The Air Force will paint two newly modified Boeing 747s designated VC-25B, plus a 747 donated by Qatar, in Trump’s preferred red, white, gold and dark blue scheme, reversing Biden-era plans for a baby-blue livery due to cost and technical concerns. The paint will also be applied during maintenance to four C-32 aircraft, with the first C-32 already painted and slated for delivery in the coming months.
C-32A Debuts Trump-Inspired Livery Signaling a U.S. Executive Fleet Trend
One of the USAF's C-32A VIP jets (serial 99-0003) was spotted at Majors Airport in Greenville, TX wearing a red, white and blue paint scheme echoing Trump’s proposed VC-25B Air Force One livery, part of a broader move to standardize executive-airlift livery across U.S. government jets, including DHS/Gulfstream G700 LRCCA aircraft. The Air Force continues upgrading the C-32 fleet and has discussed replacing them with a common platform, while the VC-25 program evolves toward future variants; it remains to be seen how widely the scheme will be adopted across the fleet.
Gavin Newsom’s Memoir Delivers Juicy Insider Tales From Air Force One to an iPhone Preview
Politico highlights standout moments from Gavin Newsom’s memoir Young Man in a Hurry, including an unusual tour of Air Force One with Donald Trump, the Harper’s Bazaar photo with Kimberly Guilfoyle, Steve Jobs showing him an early iPhone, Newsom’s early discomfort from Obama over gay marriage, and a string of behind‑the‑scenes anecdotes about his youth, political rise, and personal life.
Qatari-donated Boeing 747 to become the next Air Force One, delivery targeted for summer 2026
The U.S. Air Force says the Qatari-donated Boeing 747 being converted into the next generation Air Force One (VC-25 bridge aircraft) is slated for delivery by summer 2026, though it may not be immediately flight-ready as testing and security upgrades proceed. The project, funded by the donor and costing likely under $400 million, requires stripping interiors and installing advanced communications and security gear. The deal is described as unconditional, with Boeing also updating two other 747s, but timelines have faced delays and changes, reflecting the complexity of preparing a new presidential airlift platform.
Qatari-donated 747 could become Trump's Air Force One by this summer
The Air Force plans to retrofit and deliver the Qatar-donated Boeing 747-style jet for use as Air Force One by summer 2026, potentially replacing aging jets, amid ethics and cost concerns raised by critics; Trump defends accepting the gift.
Trump's Davos trip delayed by Air Force One electrical glitch
Trump's flight to Davos was forced to return to the U.S. after Air Force One suffered a minor electrical issue; the president and entourage then boarded a new aircraft and resumed the trip to Switzerland for his World Economic Forum address.
Sleep-Deprived Trump Trims Global Travel to Target Midterms
After an Air Force One electrical issue forced a delay into Davos, 79-year-old President Trump will scale back international travel to focus on domestic campaigning ahead of the 2026 midterms, with plans to visit a new U.S. city each week while attending Davos and contending with polls about his leadership.
Trump's Davos Speech Delayed as Air Force One Turns Back
President Trump’s Davos address is likely to be delayed after Air Force One turned around mid-flight due to a minor electrical issue. A replacement Boeing C-32A is en route and could arrive roughly three hours later than planned, potentially placing his Davos appearance just before 1:30 p.m. CET with the speech at 2:30 p.m. CET, though security checks and preparations may add more time.
Air Force One turns back to Washington on 'minor electrical issue' ahead of Davos trip
President Trump’s Air Force One aborted its flight to Davos due to a reported “minor electrical issue,” prompting a return to Washington while he continued to Davos aboard a backup aircraft; the episode highlights the aging presidential fleet and ongoing delays in replacing the jets, as security and logistics for the World Economic Forum proceed.
Electrical hiccup grounds Air Force One, delaying Trump’s Davos trip
Air Force One was grounded for a minor electrical issue, prompting the plane to return to Joint Base Andrews. Trump then traveled to Switzerland on another aircraft, arriving in Zurich about three hours later than planned and proceeding to Davos for a World Economic Forum speech.
Trump’s Davos trip hits a snag as Air Force One returns for a minor electrical issue
Air Force One turned back to Joint Base Andrews due to a reported minor electrical issue shortly after taking off for Davos, with a new aircraft carrying President Trump taking off about an hour later. Reports noted brief press cabin lights outages; the second plane is a C-32, a modified Boeing 757. The trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos proceeds on a replacement aircraft amid ongoing discussions about Air Force One modernization and delays in replacing the aging 747 fleet.
Trump Lashes Out at Reporter: 'Stupid Question' on Air Force One
During a press event aboard Air Force One, Donald Trump berated a CNN reporter for asking about Iran, calling the question a 'stupid' one and continuing a pattern of insults toward female reporters recorded in recent weeks.
Trump's Top Presidential Goals
President Trump has outlined a series of ambitious projects with a 2028 deadline, including a return to the moon, a new White House ballroom, upgraded Air Force One jets, and a missile shield, aiming to leave a lasting legacy despite the challenges of project delays and costs.