The plane designated as Air Force Two is a modified version of the Boeing 757-200, specifically the Boeing C-32A variant. This aircraft is used primarily for transporting the Vice President of the United States, the First Lady, and other senior political officials. The C-32A has been customized with various modifications including advanced avionics, a lower seating capacity of around 45 passengers to allow for meeting spaces and office facilities, and luxury accommodations. It is a mid-size, narrow-body twin-engine jet airliner adapted for VIP transport and special air missions. The plane entered service in 1998 and offers extensive communication capabilities and enhanced safety and efficiency features such as winglets to improve fuel economy and handling.