NEW: U.S government retires Air Force One SAM 29000, one of the VC-25A Presidential aircraft, after 40 years of service.
It is understood that 28000 will continue flying with the VC-25B Bridge aircraft when it comes into service.
The VC-25B Bridge aircraft (a Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar) finished modifications and flight testing in May 2026. It is on track for delivery by summer 2026 to serve as interim presidential transport.
Two pilots swapped planes mid-air in a Red Bull-sponsored stunt, and it cost them both their licenses.
Red Bull gave them wings, then the FAA took them away 😂
Victor Glover (pilot of Artemis II) was already a spacecraft pilot for SpaceX Crew-1. He is a naval captain who has had his naval aviator wings for 25 years. He has three (3) masters degrees, including in flight test engineering and systems engineering. He's been a test pilot since 2007. He has thousands of flight hours.
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has rolled out the first KF-21 Blk. 1 production aircraft at its Sacheon facility, in a ceremony attended by President Lee Jae-myung.
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Met with Democratic Republic of the Congo President @Presidence_RDC Tshisekedi to discuss the Washington Accords and our expanded security partnership. With the DRC, we are transforming peace into mutual prosperity.