#presidential-aircraft

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World news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Photos show the luxurious, heavily fortified presidential jets world leaders use for official travel

Heads of state use dedicated presidential aircraft; the U.S. flies the Boeing VC-25 as Air Force One, while many use Boeing 747s and Airbus A330/A340s.
History
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

I toured the Air Force One plane that carried 8 presidents and brought JFK's body home from Dallas. Take a look inside.

SAM 26000 served as presidential Air Force One from 1962 to 1998, transported presidents and Kennedy's body, hosted LBJ's oath, and now resides in Dayton.
History
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

I toured the first presidential aircraft, 'The Flying White House,' used by FDR and Harry Truman. Take a look inside.

The Douglas VC-54C Skymaster, nicknamed the Sacred Cow, was the first aircraft built specifically for use by the US president, entering service in 1944.
US politics
fromFast Company
10 months ago

Trump wants Air Force One to be a 'palace in the sky,' but it represents much more than that

Trump's acceptance of a $400 million plane from Qatar raises ethical concerns and departs from traditional presidential aircraft customs.
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