Trump really, really likes to talk about Air Force One
WASHINGTON — When President Donald Trump and Canada's prime minister sat down in the Oval Office to discuss trade, Iran and other pressing matters, a model airplane dominated the coffee table in front of them.
Long fascinated by airplanes, Trump has always fancied himself as something of an aviation expert. He's intent on putting his stamp on the next version of the decades-old modified Boeing 747s that only the president gets to fly — right down to the paint job. His affection shifted to Air Force One, perhaps the biggest perk of being president, but he had no affection for the plane's iconic, Kennedy-era blue and white design that is known the world over. Trump views the color scheme as dated, too muted and insufficiently patriotic, according to several current and former White House and campaign advisers.
Story continuesTrump acknowledged the iconic nature of the existing Air Force One design, but said it has been around a long time. "This plane's going to be around for the next 20, 30 years, so let's keep that in mind, and if someone wants to change its appearance, its scheme, then we ought to have a say about it," said Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., a committee member."Personally, I think we ought to stay with what we have."
Boeing said its livery experts helped the White House Military Office with the design scheme. Air Force spokeswoman Ann Stefanek confirmed that red, white and blue livery options are being considered. She noted that it will be"several years" before either of the two new Air Force Ones are painted in the chosen paint scheme.
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