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US DoD looks for a replacement for the Air Force One, the Presidential aircraft

Washington, USA - The current Boeing 747/200s to end their service life in 2017

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center released a Sources Sought Synopsis asking potential contractors to provide information about a suitable replacement to the VC-25, the modified Boeing 747/200, which are utilized as Air Force one, that is to say the aircraft which carry the President of the USA. The airplanes which are currently into service have a planned service life which is due to expire...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1155022
Rome, Italy, 09/10/2013 16:17
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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