"The Air Force remains committed to expediting delivery of the VC-25 bridge aircraft in support of the Presidential airlift mission, with an anticipated delivery no later than summer 2026…" Source: A statement by an Air Force spokesperson as they prepare a 747 donated by the Qatari government to serve as a new Air Force One. It is slated to be ready for service this summer. Designated by the service as the "VC-25 bridge aircraft," the jet was accepted by the U.S. government in May, and modifications began in September.