Why The World’s Most Expensive Commercial Jet Is The Air Force One Replacement

The current aircraft typically used as Air Force One, which are two Boeing VC-25As, are over 35 years old. This means that the aging planes are increasingly unreliable and are becoming expensive to maintain. In addition, the VC-25As are some of the last examples of the Boeing 747-200B that they’re based on, which means parts are more expensive than a newer aircraft type like a Boeing 767. The 747-200B is also less fuel-efficient than many newer airliners, further increasing operating costs.