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Air Force One being given an exterior makeover, including new colours

Air Force One being given an exterior makeover, including new colours

Summary

The U.S. is giving Air Force One, the presidential airplane, a new paint job that includes gold, deep red, and navy blue, colors preferred by President Donald Trump. This update includes repainting other planes used by high-level U.S. officials and the new luxury Boeing 747-8i plane donated by Qatar. The changes are not expected to add extra costs or delays to the program.

Key Facts

  • Air Force One is getting new colors: gold, deep red, and navy blue.
  • These colors match designs used in Trump’s hotels and past campaign plane, "Trump Force One."
  • The Boeing 747-8i jet was donated by Qatar to the U.S. presidential fleet.
  • The repainting will also include planes used by other high-level officials, like the First Lady and Vice President.
  • The familiar white, blue, and robin's egg blue design has been used since the 1960s.
  • The U.S. Air Force said the paint changes won't create extra costs or delays.
  • The planes' features include an office, bedroom suite, kitchens, and a medical facility.
  • Painting has begun on some of the aircraft, with a project starting last summer.
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