Boeing said the two new Air Force One aircraft remain on track for delivery in 2028, offering an updated timeline for one of its highest-profile government programs. The company’s latest outlook suggests the long-delayed effort is still moving toward that target despite ongoing financial pressure.
The update also came with a warning on cost. Boeing indicated that reaching the 2028 delivery goal will require additional spending on a program that is already years behind schedule and has added billions of dollars in costs.
The Air Force One replacement project has drawn attention because of both its importance and its repeated delays. Any further spending increase is likely to keep focus on Boeing’s handling of major fixed-price and government aircraft contracts, especially as the company works to meet a firm delivery date.
For now, Boeing is maintaining its 2028 target for the pair of presidential jets, but the latest comments make clear that staying on schedule will come at a higher price. That leaves the program under continued scrutiny as the company balances timing, execution and rising costs.
