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VC-25B “Bridge” Boeing 747 completes modification, flight testing; set for summer Air Force One rollout

The U.S. Air Force says its modified Boeing 747-8i VC-25B “Bridge” interim Air Force One aircraft has finished the modification and flight-testing regime and is now being painted for a summer introduction. The Qatar-gifted aircraft is on track for delivery to the Presidential Airlift Group this summer.

Discovered 2026-05-01T14:55:44.745665-07:00 | 2026-05-01T14:55:44.745665-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The Air Force is advancing the presidential airlift recapitalization with the VC-25B “Bridge” milestone—completion of modification and flight testing—moving the interim replacement closer to operational service ahead of summer, as referenced in ongoing test and delivery updates.
  • The schedule reinforcement matters for continuity planning and sustainment budgeting while the permanent Air Force One replacement program progresses, building on earlier reporting that the program remains on track despite disruptions, including a virtual-tools milestone.

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