VC-25A “Air Force One” 29000 likely completes final presidential sortie after 35-year Airlift history; White House staff bid far

The White House staffers posted tributes suggesting VC-25A Air Force One aircraft 29000—an extensively modified Boeing 747-200 used since 1990—may have completed its last scheduled presidential flight. The handoff comes as three next-generation VC-25B “Bridge” jets are moving toward delivery, positioning a replacement for the 35-year “Air Force One” call sign.

Discovered 2026-06-17T14:33:09.990647-07:00 | 2026-06-17T14:33:09.990647-07:00

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