Trump allegedly selects L3Harris for temporary Air Force One during Boeing hold-ups
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Donald Trump, fed up with repeated delays from Boeing on delivering the new Air Force One aircraft, has taken charge and sought a temporary fix from a smaller defense contractor. The boss man has turned to L3Harris Technologies for the job, according to The Wall Street Journal.
This unconventional move involves a transformation of a Boeing 747-8 once flown by the Qatari government (registration P4-HBJ) into a temporary presidential jet. The interim aircraft will hit operational readiness by fall 2025[1][2][3]. With Boeing's new Air Force One planes still on track for 2035[3], this stopgap solution is crucial for addressing the delays.
Integrated Insights:- L3Harris Technologies, a well-known defense contractor, has been tasked with developing an interim Air Force One.- The Boeing 747-8 overhaul aims to restore it to a presidential aircraft status, having been previously operated by the Qatari government.
- Donald Trump, displeased with persistent delays from Boeing in delivering the new Air Force One aircraft, has forced a temporary solution by turning to defense contractor L3Harris Technologies.
- The transformation of a Boeing 747-8, previously flown by the Qatari government, into an interim presidential jet is being handled by L3Harris Technologies.
- The finance sector is closely watching this aerospace industry incident, as Boeing's new Air Force One planes are still scheduled for 2035.
- The forceful intervention by Donald Trump has resulted in L3Harris Technologies developing an interim Air Force One from a Boeing 747-8, addressing the persistent delays from Boeing.
