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Will they be the upgraded versions of the ones that were used by PresidentDonald Trumpand four of his predecessors?
A prototype of the new Air Force 1 for Joe Biden Credit: Airforce MagSource: UGC
Here are some things to know about the new aircraft:
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However, the exact cost of the jets are believed to be kept confidential.
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Boeing is not building new aircraft as Air Force One from the scratch.
It is something like second-hand.
The plan to replace the current aircraft started during the administration of Barack Obama.
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It would have more red and white.
The new Air Force One will be able to fly non-stop to nearly every continent from Washington.
However, it can’t be refuelled in the air.
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They will be far more fuel-efficient and are expected to enter service in 2024.
Obama in a congratulatory tweet on Wednesday, January 20, described Biden as his friend.
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