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U.S. Military Eyes $1 Billion Boeing 747 for Air Force One

6/6/2025

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The U.S. military has taken a bold step by accepting a Qatari Boeing 747 as a potential Air Force One, but it comes with a hefty price tag. While Air Force Secretary Troy Meink estimates retrofitting costs at under $400 million, Democrats warn it could exceed $1 billion. Ethical concerns loom, especially with delays pushing delivery to 2027.

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The U.S. military has taken a bold step by accepting a Qatari Boeing 747 as a potential Air Force One, but it comes with a hefty price tag. While Air Force Secretary Troy Meink estimates retrofitting costs at under $400 million, Democrats warn it could exceed $1 billion. Ethical concerns loom, especially with delays pushing delivery to 2027.