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Second Lufthansa 747-8I departs for U.S. Air Force to support VC-25B fleet

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A second Boeing 747-8I sold by Lufthansa to the U.S. Air Force has departed Frankfurt for Pinal Airpark, Arizona. The aircraft will provide spare parts and support the future VC-25B Air Force One fleet, expanding the U.S. government’s access to 747-8 components.

Discovered 2026-09-28T05:20:48.802084-07:00 | 2026-09-28T05:20:48.802084-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The aircraft will serve as a parts source for the future VC-25B fleet, supporting sustainment of the presidential transport program.
  • The transfer adds a second Lufthansa 747-8I to the U.S. Air Force’s support inventory and moves the aircraft to Pinal Airpark, a major aircraft storage and maintenance location.

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2026-09-28T05:20:48.802084-07:00
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