VC-25B 'Bridge' Air Force One Interim Aircraft
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Mildenhall, United States
Source: FLYING Magazine
The VC-25B 'Bridge' is a modified Boeing 747-8 aircraft donated by the Qatari government, intended to serve as an interim Air Force One presidential aircraft while awaiting delivery of two permanent replacement aircraft from Boeing. The project has faced scrutiny over rushed modifications, lack of transparency on costs, and national security concerns.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Bridge, Government, Airport
- Location
- Mildenhall, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- FLYING Magazine
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Original status | under use as interim aircraft |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The VC-25B 'Bridge' is a modified Boeing 747-8 aircraft donated by the Qatari government, intended to serve as an interim Air Force One presidential aircraft while awaiting delivery of two permanent replacement aircraft from Boeing. The project has faced scrutiny over rushed modifications, lack of transparency on costs, and national security concerns. |
Original sector | Aviation |
Budget |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
City | Mildenhall |
Source
Source | FLYING Magazine |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Bridge, Government, Airport |
Article published date | 2026-07-11 |
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