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USAF Buys Two Used 747 Jets for $400 Million

4/13/2026

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The U.S. Air Force (USAF) is purchasing two used Boeing 747 jets from Lufthansa for $400 million.
The purchase supports the delayed transition to the VC-25B, expected to enter service by mid-2028.
The VC-25A has operated since 1990 on the older 747-200 design.
With Boeing 747 production ceasing, the acquisition remains vital for USAF operational readiness.

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Story summary

The U.S. Air Force (USAF) is purchasing two used Boeing 747 jets from Lufthansa for $400 million.
The purchase supports the delayed transition to the VC-25B, expected to enter service by mid-2028.
The VC-25A has operated since 1990 on the older 747-200 design.
With Boeing 747 production ceasing, the acquisition remains vital for USAF operational readiness.