Trump's new Air Force One has had a rough journey of security concerns and operational mishaps. Here's a complete timeline.
President Trump's new interim Air Force One, a VC-25B Bridge, has faced several operational issues and security concerns since entering service. Despite these setbacks, including an accidental emergency slide deployment, the administration maintains the aircraft is safe and reliable.
Why it matters
The presidential aircraft is a critical asset for national security and executive transport, making any operational failure a matter of public interest and scrutiny.
President Donald Trump's new Air Force One, a VC-25B Bridge. SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images ; Brendan SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump's new Air Force One, a VC-25B Bridge, entered service in July. The jet, gifted by Qatari royals, has sparked security concerns and experienced operational mishaps. On Wednesday, the new Air Force One's emergency slide was accidentally deployed on the tarmac. When an emergency slide on Trump's new Air Force One deployed on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday, delaying President Donald Trump's flight, the president was asked if he was sure that his new presidential jet was safe to fly. Trump's reply: "Yeah, I am, or I wouldn't be on it."
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