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Air Force One Air Force One is the ATC call sign of a USAF aircraft carrying the President. 🇺🇸 The Air Force designation for the aircraft is VC-25A. Roosevelt. W. Bush.

No matter where in the world the President travels, if he flies in an Air Force jet, the plane is called Air Force One. Technically, Air Force One is the call sign of any Air Force aircraft carrying the President. In practice, however, Air Force One is used to refer to one of two highly customized Boeing 747-200B series aircraft, which carry the tail codes 28000 and 29000. Air Force One is one of

the most recognizable symbols of the presidency, spawning countless references not just in American culture but across the world. Emblazoned with the words "United States of America," the American flag, and the Seal of the President of the United States, it is an undeniable presence wherever it flies. Capable of refueling midair, Air Force One has unlimited range and can carry the President wherever he needs to travel. The onboard electronics are hardened to protect against an electromagnetic pulse, and Air Force One is equipped with advanced secure communications equipment, allowing the aircraft to function as a mobile command center in the event of an attack on the United States. Inside, the President and his travel companions enjoy 4,000 square feet of floor space on three levels, including an extensive suite for the President that features a large office, lavatory, and conference room. Air Force One includes a medical suite that can function as an operating room, and a doctor is permanently on board. The plane’s two food preparation galleys can feed 100 people at a time. 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. Air Force One is maintained and operated by the Presidential Airlift Group, part of the White House Military Office. The Airlift Group was founded in 1944 as the Presidential Pilot Office at the direction of President Franklin D. For the next 20 years, various propeller driven aircraft served the President. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy became the first President to fly in his own jet aircraft, a modified Boeing 707. Over the years, several other jet aircraft have been used, with the first of the current aircraft being delivered in 1990 during the administration of President George H.

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Air Force One on final for runway 31L at JFK International Airport, transporting POTUS for the 77th UNGA, New York, Sept...
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Air Force One on final for runway 31L at JFK International Airport, transporting POTUS for the 77th UNGA, New York, September 20, 2022.
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Flight crews for the Air Force’s VC-25 will receive ground and flight-simulator training at Atlas Air’s world-class trai...
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Flight crews for the Air Force’s VC-25 will receive ground and flight-simulator training at Atlas Air’s world-class training center in Miami, Florida.

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Purchase, N.Y., November 7, 2022 – Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today announced that the United States Air Force (USAF) has extended its agreement with Atlas Air to train pilots and flight engineers for Air Force One. Under the five-year extension of the agreement, which Atlas...

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Last week, Gen. Minihan met with outstanding performers from the Presidential Airlift Group. The PAG, which is part of the 89th Airlift Wing, maintains and operates a fleet of two VC-25As, more commonly known as 'Air Force One' when the president is aboard. These work tirelessly to provide world-class service and project American power where it is needed, when it is needed--anywhere on Earth.

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President Trump pushed for a cheaper replacement program, resulting in the purchase of jets intended for a Russian airline instead of factory-fresh models.

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The Boeing 747 is among the most recognizable commercial aircraft in the world. While its significance as a…

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Air Force One departure at Zurich Airport
Air Force One departure at Zurich Airport

Air Force One departs from Zurich Airport, Switzerland, Janaury 26, 2018. (Video by Rey Schumacher)

Air Force One at Cleveland Intl.
Air Force One at Cleveland Intl.

Air Force One arrival and departure at Cleveland International Airport, Ohio, September 8, 2010.

Air Force One: Inside the Oval Office in the Sky
Air Force One: Inside the Oval Office in the Sky

Join ABC News’ Jonathan Karl as he goes aboard the president’s private space on Air Force One. © ABC News

Video of clouds over Germany, June 7, 2015. (Official White House Video by Pete Souza) #AirForceOne #Instagram

Ever Wonder What It's Really Like Aboard Air Force One?
Ever Wonder What It's Really Like Aboard Air Force One?

ABC's exclusive tour of the president's plane: Air Force One Read more: www.abcnews.com/AirForceOne © ABC News

Inside Air Force One: Galley
Inside Air Force One: Galley

Two galleys on board Air Force One can provide up to 100 meals at one sitting. Chillers in the belly of the plane keep the food fresh. Read more: www.abcnews.com/AirForceOne © ABC News

Inside Air Force One: President's Office
Inside Air Force One: President's Office

The "Flying Oval Office" allows the president to place secure phone calls to world leaders and receive private, classified briefings. Read more: www.abcnews.com/AirForceOne © ABC News

Inside Air Force One: Communications Center
Inside Air Force One: Communications Center

Highly-secure communications equipment allows the president to conduct sensitive government business from the air and direct a federal response to a national emergency. Read more: www.abcnews.com/AirForceOne © ABC News

Inside Air Force One: Hangar Security and Maintenance
Inside Air Force One: Hangar Security and Maintenance

The Presidential Airlift Group has 326 service members dedicated to supporting Air Force One operations. Most deal with logistics, maintenance and supply. Read more: www.abcnews.com/AirForceOne © ABC News

Inside Air Force One: Cockpit
Inside Air Force One: Cockpit

The U.S. Air Force has 8 official presidential pilots on staff. The plane can fly 7,800 miles fully-fueled at a top speed of 630 miles per hour. Read more: www.abcnews.com/AirForceOne © ABC News

Yesterday's Air Force: The President's Plane
Yesterday's Air Force: The President's Plane

SAM 26000 was the first aircraft specifically designed for presidential support as "Air Force One". © Air Force TV

Time Lapse of Air Force One in Birmingham
Time Lapse of Air Force One in Birmingham

President Barack Obama arrives on Air Force One shown in a time-lapse sequence at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, Alabama, March 26, 2015.

Air Force One
Air Force One

✈ Watch it in HD! ✈ **** The Air Force One departure from Berlin Tegel Airport, Germany, June 19, 2013.

Aboard Air Force One
Aboard Air Force One

'Fox News Sunday' takes you inside president's plane for rare behind-the-scenes visit, May 3, 2011. #Inside #AirForceOne

Boeing VC-25 "Air Force One" - Know Your Aircraft
Boeing VC-25 "Air Force One" - Know Your Aircraft

The presidential air transport fleet consists of two specially configured Boeing 747-200B's, tail numbers 28000 and 29000, with the Air Force designation VC-25. When the president is aboard either aircraft, or any Air Force aircraft, the radio call sign is "Air Force One."

President Barack Obama heads home, off Air Force One, July 31, 2013. (Official White House Video) #AirForceOne #Instagram

Inside SFO: Air Force One Arrival
Inside SFO: Air Force One Arrival

Take a behind the scenes look at what goes on when the President flies into San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on Air Force One.

Air Force One arrives at Arlanda Airport
Air Force One arrives at Arlanda Airport

Air Force One and Air Force Two arrives at Stockholm-Arlanda International Airport, Sweden, September 4, 2013. © Hugo Rybrink

Air Force One landing at Arlanda Airport
Air Force One landing at Arlanda Airport

Air Force One arrives at Stockholm-Arlanda International Airport, Sweden, September 4, 2013. © Viktor Lang

Boeing VC-25 Air Force One
Boeing VC-25 Air Force One

The Boeing VC-25 is the designation of a United States Air Force passenger transportation aircraft, a military version of the Boeing 747 airliner. The two modified Boeing 747s are designated VC-25A by the USAF. The VC-25 is most famous for its role as Air Force One, the call sign of any U.S. Air Force aircraft carrying the President of the United States. © http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_VC-25

Air Force One lands at Osan Air Base
Air Force One lands at Osan Air Base

President Barack Obama arrives in South Korea via Air Force One at Osan Air Base, April 25, 2014. © Aiirsource

Air Force One arrives at Tinker AFB
Air Force One arrives at Tinker AFB

President Barack Obama arrived at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, aboard Air Force One to get a first hand view of the destruction caused by the E-F-five tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma, May 26, 2013. © Aiirsource

The Truth About Air Force One
The Truth About Air Force One

America: Facts vs. Fiction Air Force One has all kinds of weapons to defend itself... right? And a special skin to protect it? Find out! © American Heroes Channel

First Air Force One
First Air Force One

On October 17, 1961, the first Air Force One, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster, nicknamed "the Sacred Cow", was retired at Andrews AFB. In the video, Columbine II, one of the first "Air Force One". © First Air Force One

Air Force One at Cleveland
Air Force One at Cleveland

Air Force One arrival and departure at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, September 8, 2010.

Air Force One departs Westover
Air Force One departs Westover

Air Force One takes off from Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts, September 25, 2014. (U.S. Air Force video by W.C.Pope)

Air Force One on 09/11/01
Air Force One on 09/11/01

Thousands of lives. Thirteen years. One united country. #NeverForget those we lost, and Salute those who are still here to defend our country. © CNN

Air Force One Landing at Moffett Field
Air Force One Landing at Moffett Field

Air Force One made a circling approach to land on Runway 14R at Moffett Field International Airport, September 25, 2011. © David Wellwood

Up close with Air Force One
Up close with Air Force One

Air Force One departs from Raleigh–Durham International Airport after President Barack Obama made remarks at N.C. State University, January 15, 2014.

Air Force One arrives at Nellis AFB
Air Force One arrives at Nellis AFB

Air Force One lands at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, August 21, 2012.

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