The current Air Force One aircraft are two Boeing VC-25A planes, which are highly modified Boeing 747-200B models. These planes first flew in 1987 and entered service in 1990 and 1991, making them about 34-35 years old as of 2025
. These aging aircraft face rising maintenance costs and parts obsolescence since the 747-200B model was introduced in 1971 and production ended in 1991. Replacement parts are no longer manufactured, requiring custom fabrication
. Newer Boeing 747-8 based VC-25B planes have been ordered to replace the current VC-25As. However, their delivery has been delayed multiple times and is now expected around 2027 or later, meaning the current aircraft will remain in service for several more years
. In summary, the current Air Force One planes are about 34-35 years old and are due for replacement in the late 2020s.
