All articles tagged with #air force one
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Axios
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.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by Business Insider
The article describes the luxurious and heavily fortified presidential jets used by world leaders, highlighting the US Air Force One Boeing VC-25, along with other notable aircraft like the UK's Airbus A330 MRTT, Russia's Ilyushin IL-96, Germany's Airbus A350, France's Airbus A330, China's Boeing 747-8, and Japan's Boeing 777-300ER, showcasing their features and significance as symbols of power and prestige.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Daily Beast
President Trump urged Senate senators to stay in town until a deal to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history is reached, advocating for the elimination of the filibuster, but he himself left for Florida, drawing criticism amid ongoing disruptions and impacts on Americans.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Multiple people fell ill after opening a suspicious package containing an unidentified white powder at Joint Base Andrews, near Washington DC, leading to evacuations and an ongoing investigation, though initial tests found no immediate hazards.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
The US Secret Service discovered a suspicious hunting stand near the Air Force One landing zone in Florida ahead of President Trump's visit, prompting an FBI investigation, though there is no evidence it was intended to target the president. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns following previous assassination attempts on Trump.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
The US Secret Service discovered a suspicious hunting stand with a sight line to President Trump's Air Force One in Florida, prompting an FBI investigation, though no individuals were involved or impacted.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News
The U.S. Secret Service found a suspicious hunting stand with a direct line of sight to President Trump's Air Force One exit in Florida, prompting an FBI-led investigation amid ongoing threats against Trump.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
A Spirit Airlines flight was warned multiple times by air traffic controllers to maintain distance after flying too close to President Trump's Air Force One during his UK trip, but the planes remained within safe separation distances according to FAA investigations. The incident involved the Spirit flight traveling parallel to Air Force One over New York, prompting safety alerts from controllers, though no unsafe proximity occurred.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
A Spirit Airlines pilot was sternly warned by air traffic control to steer clear of Air Force One carrying President Trump, with repeated commands to turn away after flying too close, highlighting safety concerns during the flight.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
A Spirit Airlines pilot was reprimanded by air traffic control for delayed responses while Air Force One flew nearby over Long Island, highlighting communication protocols and safety procedures in aviation.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
A Spirit Airlines flight was repeatedly warned by air traffic control to turn away from the path of Air Force One carrying President Trump over New York, but maintained safe separation; the incident involved routine instructions during a busy airspace, with the flight landing safely in Boston.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
A Spirit Airlines flight came dangerously close to Air Force One over Long Island, prompting urgent instructions from air traffic controllers to divert the plane, though no unsafe distance was ultimately reached.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
President Trump claimed a donated Qatari jet could be ready for use as Air Force One within six months, but experts are highly skeptical due to the extensive upgrades, security, and safety requirements needed, which typically take much longer. The plan has raised legal, ethical, and security concerns, and the timeline appears unrealistic given the complexity of retrofitting a foreign aircraft for presidential use.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
The US is preparing to retrofit a $400 million Qatari Boeing 747-8 to serve as Air Force One for President Trump, a gift that has sparked political controversy over legality and potential foreign influence, with costs for modifications potentially reaching hundreds of millions.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
Qatar has unconditionally donated a Boeing jet to the US Pentagon, intended to be used as a new Air Force One after upgrades, with the transfer confirmed by a signed memorandum of understanding, though the process involves significant retrofitting costs and ethical considerations.