A Department of Defense official said a 'combination of factors' including Covid-19 and supply strains has left the new planes 24 months behind schedule.
, until at least two years after its original 2024 release date according to news reports and a Department of Defense official.In a statement provided to Gizmodo, the Department of Defense official said the new plane, a Boeing VC-25B, would be delayed due to “a combination of factors,” which include supply issues, manpower limitations, wiring design timelines, testing, and pandemic related delays. All told, the most recent delays mean Air Force one is now around two years behind schedule.
“The original delivery date was end of 2024,” the Defense official said. “We now expect a 24 month delay.” That means Biden may not see his new ride until halfway through his second term at best. A Boeing spokesperson acknowledged the reported delays in a statement sent to Gizmodo. “Our teams take very seriously the trust our customers place in us,” the spokesperson said. “We hold ourselves accountable to ensure we meet stringent quality control requirements on all of our program.”on Tuesday from the Journal which first noted the apparent delay.
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