In 2015, the U.S. Air Force announced that it had selected Boeing to build the next generation of Air Force One aircraft. Two new aircraft will be built and will enter service in 2024. The defense department estimates that the two new planes will cost U.S. taxpayers an estimated $4 billion. In December 2016, President-elect Donald Trump announced that costs for the project were out of control and he would cancel the plane order once he took office. Proponents of the new planes argue that the current planes used for Air Force One will be fifty years old in 2021 and spare parts for the old planes are becoming hard to find.
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No, make sure all necessary equipment that is needed is provided, but some of the cost that put us in debt needs to be made up. If there is an emergency though we should upgrade to ensure we have all the newest technology and best things to use.
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yes if the current ones are not as good as we need them to be
Yes, as long as American workers are providing the upgrade
Yes, it is very old and the president needs a safe place to fly and it probably costs more money to maintain it then to get a new one.
Yes, if it is necessary to deal with foreign affairs
Yes, but the $4 billion should come out of the military budget. Citizens should not have to pay the cost or the full cost of an aircraft that is not benefiting the people.
Did other countries upgrade theirs? If so.. YES
Not until the cost and national debt have been reduced.
no. First we should look at our countries current economic stance as a whole. If $4B could be better put to use on paying back USA debt(s) towards other countries I strong advise we do that first.
dont have a lot of info on this
Only if the upgrade is really needed and necessary.
Yes, but only if the nation can afford it.
If government is drastically reduced, then after that, depreciable assets can be revitalized.
Yes, when necessary for security.
Yes, if the military officials believe the current fleet has outlived its useful life. The process should be competitively bid and overseen by the military with an independent but confidential oversight committee with expertise in aviation, security and technology.
Yes, it should be kept up to date.
only if it's necessary
Only enough to maintain airforce dominance against the other world powers
Don’t know enough to answer this
No. Only if truly necessary.
Not if taxpayer dollars from hardworking middle and working-class people are going to pay for it.
They should upgrade it as necessary to remain the most technologically advanced and modern plane to protect the president should that be necessary.
Can we make Airforce II?
Only for safety concerns
Yes but reduce the cost by a small margin (at least 25%).
Not informed enough to make an opinion.
It would be interesting to read on what they wish to do to 'upgrade' it. From what I understand, it's already top-of-the-line.
No unless the current fleet does not meet safety and security requirements necessary to operate
Only when they begin to exhibit provable safety issues that cannot be corrected.
Yes, to the most advanced tech and machinery.
I don't have enough information to judgement
waht even is an air force
Yes, but drastically more oversight is needed over military spending.
no, military funding should be cut drastically
No, not until we drastically reduce our deficit.
No, and funding for the military as a whole should be reduced
No, not until we reduce our national debt drastically.
No, not until it's necessary
Yes, but not unless the cost can be reduced
Only if the president doesn't feel safe
No, air force one is a title anyway, if the president gets in a fighter jet then it becomes air force one.
No. It's a waste of money.
If there is a need for the upgrade that allows the president to do his daily activities while in the air and ensures his safety.
Yes, If it’s necessary.
Yes, but only for safety, efficiency, and repair/replacement of damage as it occurs, not for luxury cosmetic upgrades.
Yes, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced.
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