Air Force provides glimpse behind-the-scenes of Boeing Air Force One negotiations
August 25, 2017 at 09:34 AM EDT
Earlier this month the U.S. Air Force has officially awarded a contract to the Boeing Co. for the purchase of two existing 747-8 jumbo jets that will be modified for future use as Air Force One aircraft. Today, the Air Force organization that lead the effort to purchase the planes and will oversee their conversion into Air Force One jets offered a glimpse into what went on behind-the-scenes during the negotiations.