VC-25B Air Force One Replacement
Fixed-price development contract for two VC-25B (modified 747-8) presidential aircraft; original $3.9B 2018 award has grown to over $5B amid schedule slips to 2028.
The VC-25B program replaces the U.S. Air Force's aging VC-25A (747-200) Air Force One fleet with two modified 747-8 aircraft. Awarded to Boeing in 2018 as a fixed-price development contract at .9B, cost overruns have pushed the program's total cost above B, with delivery now expected in 2028.
Award detail
- Agency
- U.S. Air Force
- Award ID
- Ceiling value
- $3.9B (2018) → >$5B current
- Vehicle
- Fixed-price development contract
- Awarded
- 2018-07-01
- Period of performance ends
- 2028-06-30
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Frequently asked
- What is the VC-25B Air Force One Replacement contract?
- The VC-25B program replaces the U.S. Air Force's aging VC-25A (747-200) Air Force One fleet with two modified 747-8 aircraft. Awarded to Boeing in 2018 as a fixed-price development contract at .9B, cost overruns have pushed the program's total cost above B, with delivery now expected in 2028.
- Which agency awarded the VC-25B Air Force One Replacement contract?
- The VC-25B Air Force One Replacement contract was awarded by U.S. Air Force under a Fixed-price development contract vehicle.
- How much is the VC-25B Air Force One Replacement contract worth?
- The VC-25B Air Force One Replacement contract has a value of $3.9B (2018) → >$5B current, awarded on 2018-07-01.
Sources & citations2
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Boeing remains on track to deliver two new Air Force One jets in 2028, but the program's costs have risen to over $5 billion, exceeding the initial $3.9 billion contract awarded in 2018.
Defense News: Boeing on track for 2028 Air Force One delivery, costs riseVerified2026-07-21 - 2
VC-25B costs have grown amid schedule pressure; Boeing has taken roughly $2.8B in cumulative overrun charges on the fixed-price development contract.
Aviation Week: Boeing's VC-25B Costs Grow Amid Schedule PressureVerified2026-01-01