Boeing CEO says Musk helping to speed up delayed Air Force One jets

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is proving to be a significant aid in addressing issues that have caused delays in the delivery of Boeing's new Air Force One presidential aircraft.

reducing the risk of future cost overruns by optimizing jet performance.

He's really helping us figure out what we need to do, so we can move more quickly and deliver those airplanes to the president.

He's a very smart guy, so he's able to quickly figure out the difference between what we really need and what we can easily get rid of, and he's making a big impact.

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The manufacturer of Air Force One, has faced multiple lawsuits due to cost overruns on fixed-price contracts.

The original plan was to deliver the aircraft for Air Force One by December 2024. However, due to subsequent delays, the delivery date was pushed back to 2027 or 2028. The latest delay has further postponed the delivery.

Boeing's former defense division head stated in July that the company was facing challenges with supply chain issues, inflation, workforce problems, and other difficulties in producing the modified 747 airplanes. The program has resulted in Boeing losing over $2 billion due to the delays.

Boeing's new Air Force One is now expected to be delayed until 2029 or later, a government official has said.

These aircraft are designed to operate in the most severe security situations, such as a nuclear war, and have been equipped with military avionics, advanced communication systems, and a self-defense system.

Earlier this week, a Trump administration official told FOX Business' Edward Lawrence that the new Air Force One jets will be delayed until 2029 or later, due to issues caused by Boeing, which blame it on global supply chains and changing project requirements.

It's unbelievable that the delivery of a new Air Force One plane has been stuck for such a long time," White House communications director Steven Cheung told FOX Business. "President Trump is actively looking into ways to expedite the delivery of a new aircraft, which has been needed for quite a while.

Reuters contributed to this report.

Boeing CEO says Elon Musk is assisting in accelerating the production of delayed Air Force One jets.