President Trump's longstanding desire for a new Air Force One has hit a snag due to significant delays from Boeing, which has fallen years behind in transforming two 747-8s into the new presidential planes. With the project being over budget and not due for completion until 2024, Trump has turned to a lesser-known contractor to repurpose an old Qatari government jet for use as Air Force One, showcasing his ongoing obsession with status and appearance in the face of logistical challenges.
Trump's delay with Boeing has led him to commission L3Harris to retrofit a Qatari jet as a temporary Air Force One while waiting for the new planes.
Boeing's contract to transform two 747-8s into the next generation Air Force One is behind schedule and over budget, frustrating Trump.
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