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Trump-Inspired Colors Transform U.S. Air Force VIP Fleet

2/17/2026

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The U.S. Air Force is updating the presidential and VIP fleet's paint colors, replacing robin's-egg blue with a scheme favored by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The colors include dark navy blue, deep red, and gold.
Some aircraft are already being repainted during scheduled maintenance.
The scheme will affect smaller C-32 aircraft that transport high-priority personnel, with the first C-32 expected to be delivered soon.

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Story summary

The U.S. Air Force is updating the presidential and VIP fleet's paint colors, replacing robin's-egg blue with a scheme favored by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The colors include dark navy blue, deep red, and gold.
Some aircraft are already being repainted during scheduled maintenance.
The scheme will affect smaller C-32 aircraft that transport high-priority personnel, with the first C-32 expected to be delivered soon.