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The US Air Force has invited Boeing to submit a detailed proposal to supply and modify two passenger-carrying Boeing 747-8s to replace the 747-200-derived VC-25A fleet in the 2024 timeframe.
A 375-page solicitation released by the Air Force on 12 September moves the programme closer to a contract award that would launch the development phase of the Air Force One replacement fleet.
Having already awarded Boeing a $150 million contract to de-risk the design, the Air Force says it is emphasising “cost control and risk reduction” in the Presidential Aircraft Replacement (PAR) programme.
originally posted by: brace22
Can you imagine if Airbus had the chance to make the A380 into Air Force One.
I understand that wont happen though with Boeing being an American company an all that.
Out of interest (Forgive my naivety)... Are there other options other than a 747 that would do the job?
An analysis had concluded the Air Force needs a four-engined widebody to perform the mission, leaving only the 747-8 and Airbus A380 as candidates. Airbus initially expressed interest several years ago in offering the A380 for the Air Force One contract, but later maintained that it would not pursue the deal.
originally posted by: brace22
Can you imagine if Airbus had the chance to make the A380 into Air Force One.
I understand that wont happen though with Boeing being an American company an all that.
Out of interest (Forgive my naivety)... Are there other options other than a 747 that would do the job?