Air Force One also has quarters for those who accompany the President, including senior advisors, Secret Service officers, traveling press, and other guests. Several cargo planes typically fly ahead of Air Force One to provide the President with services needed in remote locations. read more
SAM 28000, one of the two VC-25s used as Air Force One, flying over Mount Rushmore in February 2001 Air Force One is the official air traffic control call sign for a United States Air Force aircraft carrying the President of the United States. read more
The costs of the Air Force One program have been under increased scrutiny since December 2016, when then-President-elect Trump tweeted: “Boeing is building a brand new 747 Air Force One for future presidents, but costs are out of control, more than $4 billion. read more