Trump’s dreams of flying in a new Air Force One during a potential second term have been grounded by Boeing’s incompetence.
At a Glance
- Trump ordered two new Air Force One planes in 2018, now delayed until at least 2029
- Boeing struggling with $2 billion budget overrun and technical challenges
- Elon Musk recruited to help expedite delivery and improve efficiency
- Trump tours Boeing facility, criticizes delays, and pushes for faster progress
Boeing’s Billion-Dollar Blunder
In a twist of irony that would make even the most hardened bureaucrat chuckle, Boeing – once the pride of American aviation – has managed to turn the simple task of retrofitting two jumbo jets into a comedy of errors that would put the Three Stooges to shame. Back in 2018, then-President Trump, in his infinite wisdom, decided to upgrade Air Force One. The plan? Take two 747s originally built for a now-defunct Russian airline (because nothing says “America First” like recycling Russian leftovers) and transform them into flying fortresses fit for the leader of the free world.
Fast forward to today, and Boeing’s little project is $2 billion over budget and years behind schedule. The company that once put men on the moon now can’t seem to put the right wires in a plane without tripping over its own shoelaces. It’s like watching a master chef burn water – you didn’t think it was possible, but here we are.
Boeing's Air Force One Delays: Trump Won't Fly Anytime Soon
👉 Boeing's supply chain issues & inflation cause major delays for Air Force One.
👉 New 747 delivery now expected by 2029, long after Trump's potential second term.
⚠️ Frustration grows as Trump questions Boeing's… pic.twitter.com/MlWgNZAavC
— ZeroHedge Notes (@ZeroHedgeNotes) December 13, 2024
Trump’s Technicolor Dream Plane
Adding a splash of color to this monochrome disaster, Trump had grand visions of repainting Air Force One in a patriotic red, white, and dark blue scheme. Because nothing says “presidential” like a flying American flag, right? An aide spilled the beans, saying, “The model was on the coffee table in the Oval Office and he pointed it out many times to foreign and domestic visitors. He thought it represented America more and represented strength, the red, white and blue.”
“The model was on the coffee table in the Oval Office and he pointed it out many times to foreign and domestic visitors. He thought it represented America more and represented strength, the red, white and blue.” – an aide
But alas, even this colorful dream was too much for the Biden administration, who promptly scrapped the idea faster than you can say “back to boring beige.” Heaven forbid we have a presidential aircraft that doesn’t blend in with the clouds.
Elon to the Rescue?
In a plot twist that would make Hollywood screenwriters jealous, none other than Elon Musk has been called in to save the day. That’s right, folks – the man who wants to colonize Mars is now in charge of making sure the President’s plane doesn’t turn into a flying money pit. Musk, leading the ironically named “Department of Government Efficiency,” is now working with Boeing to get these sky-high limos off the ground.
One can only imagine the conversations: “Have you tried turning it off and on again?” or “What if we just strapped some SpaceX rockets to it?” At this point, nothing would surprise me.
The Never-Ending Story
Boeing, in their infinite PR wisdom, released a statement that could win awards for stating the obvious: “We take pride in this work. Our focus is on delivering two exceptional Air Force One airplanes for the country.” Well, thank goodness for that! Here I was thinking they were aiming for mediocre planes delivered sometime after the heat death of the universe.
“We take pride in this work. Our focus is on delivering two exceptional Air Force One airplanes for the country.” – Boeing
As Trump tours Boeing facilities and vents his frustration, one can’t help but wonder: Will these planes ever take flight? Or will they become museum pieces, monuments to government inefficiency and corporate incompetence? Only time will tell. In the meantime, I suggest we all buckle up – this ride’s going to be bumpy, long, and expensive. Welcome aboard Air Farce One, where the only thing taking off is the budget.
