Trump's new Air Force One has had a rough journey of security concerns and operational mishaps. Here's a complete timeline.
Trump's new Air Force One, a VC-25B Bridge, entered service in July. On Wednesday, its emergency slide was accidentally deployed on the tarmac.
President Donald Trump's new Air Force One, a customized Boeing 747-8i named VC-25B Bridge, entered service in July after being gifted to him by Qatari royals. The aircraft experienced security concerns and operational mishaps from the moment it began its service journey. On July 8, Trump opted to fly on the older VC-25A plane instead of the new VC-25B Bridge due to security concerns during a NATO summit in Turkey.
The new jet was later used for his return trip to the US, where an emergency slide deployed on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews, causing a 20-minute delay. Trump reassured the public that he was confident in the safety of the new aircraft. The VC-25B Bridge, valued at around $400 million, boasts improved range and speed compared to the older VC-25A planes, but it lacks the antimissile capabilities found in previous presidential jets.
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