The purchase reflects the growing strain on the Air Force One replacement program.

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Air Force has selected Boeing’s 747-8, which will replace the two 747-200s that serve as the presidential Air Force One fleet. BOEING Air Force has selected Boeing’s 747-8, which will replace the two ...

Nicknamed the "flying Oval Office," modern Air Force One planes are equipped with everything the president might need.

Last month, the Air Force confirmed the 747-800s currently being modified will wear a red, white, gold and dark blue livery nearly identical to the one proposed during Trump’s first term in office.