U.S. Air Force Unveils New Livery for Executive Fleet
The U.S. Air Force introduces a new paint scheme for its executive airlift fleet, including the upcoming Air Force One. The design incorporates red, white, dark blue, and gold, shifting from the previous white and blue livery. The change revives elements from an earlier Trump proposal, which was scrapped due to overheating concerns.
The U.S. Air Force is updating its executive airlift fleet with a bold new color scheme. The fresh design features red, white, dark blue, and gold, marking a departure from the classic look instituted during President Kennedy's era.
The revamped livery will be introduced on the Air Force One, a newly designated VC-25B Boeing 747-8i, and on four Boeing 757-200s used for transporting high-ranking officials. This update partially revives a previously discarded design from Trump but tackles earlier concerns regarding temperature management.
Despite the visual overhaul, practical challenges remain. The Air Force One program has experienced financial hurdles and construction delays since Boeing agreed to its $3.9 billion contract. Efforts to alleviate the transition costs included purchasing two used 747-8 jets for supplementary roles.
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