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U.S. Air Force to acquire VIP-configured Boeing 737-8 MAX for $250 million

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The U.S. Air Force plans to use $250 million authorized in the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act to acquire a VIP-configured Boeing 737-8, expanding its C-40 fleet of 737-700-based aircraft. The funding covers the period from Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2026.

Discovered 2026-09-22T09:20:27.203354-07:00 | 2026-09-22T09:20:27.203354-07:00

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  • The acquisition adds a VIP-configured 737-8 to the Air Force’s C-40 fleet, extending its capacity for senior-leader and official transport missions.
  • The $250 million authorization provides a defined procurement path in fiscal 2026, with funding spanning Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2026.
  • The purchase expands the military application of Boeing’s 737 platform beyond the existing 737-700-based C-40 fleet.

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