Why The Old Air Force One Planes Need To Be Phased Out The decision to replace the current Air Force One fleet has been in motion for years, driven largely by the age of the two VC-25A aircraft.

Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said he could start flying on the aircraft in February. The ...

“We created the A6 to ensure communications and cyber systems are available, secure and aligned with warfighter priorities.

Any Air Force plane carrying the president is called Air Force One, though the term is usually applied to the jetliners modified for the purpose. The current aircraft are 35 years old.