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Air Force One Gets Major Upgrades | Charlottesville News

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The new Air Force One, gifted by Qatar and already packed with bulletproof tech, is getting an even more extravagant upgrade—President Trump wants it “maxed out” in capabilities within a month. Originally ordered in 2018 for $3.9 billion, this Boeing 747 won’t be fully delivered until May 2026, but concerns are mounting over whether it’ll match the security and performance of its predecessor. Behind the scenes, cost overruns and technical hurdles are complicating the build, leaving skeptics wondering if this presidential ride will truly be the pinnacle of executive aviation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/46a01a688766ff56

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