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.
@ISIDEWITH6yrs
No, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced
@ISIDEWITH6yrs
No, the current fleet is sufficient
@98W86GY2 days
Yes, but not for unnecessary cosmetic internal repairs.
@98W4MGVRepublican2 days
Yes, but give a forewarning a year or two in advance so citizens are prepared somewhat.
@98TM5LS4 days
No and we should abolish the military.
@98SNYR31wk
It should be updated according to modern military aviation standards
@98RYZ8M1wk
Yes, to increase the safety and security of the President.
@98RDK6B1wk
In my opinion the Air forces is already up there, we could use the budget for the upgrade for something else that would benefit the communities.
@98Q5QVX2wks
Yes, but the cost should be reduced from $4 billion.
Yes, but the price on tax payers should be decreased if possible
@98PYSGN2wks
Yes, if the fleet is outdated, its replacement should be a lower-cost alternative that includes only the features which are absolutely necessary.
@98PXCTH2wks
If the fleet is outdated, its replacement should be a lower-cost alternative that includes only the features which are absolutely necessary.
@98PSXBD2wks
Yes, but only to meet mission needs
Yes, when required by mission needs
@98MMNP33wks
Yes, but be careful and tread lightly.
Yes, if that's what's required to keep our president safe.
@98LCK9K3wks
If it needs it than yeah
@98KZL6Q3wks
This country's military budget is already bloated as it is and in service of the military industrial complex. We are creating borderline toys of destruction, rather than defenses of freedom, because the truth is that, again, we are in the pocket of the MIC.
@98KZL6Y3wks
Yes, air dominance is beneficial, same with dominance at sea.
@98KDN2W3wks
Upgrade a smaller plane
@98JL67C3wks
Not enough knowledge to decide
Only if security upgrades are prioritized over cosmetic upgrades
@98JBTLX4wks
Upgrade Air Force One on a very limited budget (Less than 1 million)
Yes, but only after negotiating as low a cost as possible.
Yes and no, I feel like it shouldn't be our top priority compared to other things.
@7BF3XPN1mo
No unless it's a series security reason to upgrade.
@98GPQZQ1mo
Yes, but only partially with increased security measures due to the current proxy war with Russia.
@98G3CMT1mo
Upgrade only for safety and defense of people on the plane
No, not until after Biden has left office.
Only when it is absolutely necessary.
@98BTLMM2mos
Replace the entire executive transport fleet with commercial-off-the-shelf solutions, such as replacing Air Force One with an upgraded corporate jet and The Beast with an armored version of a standard luxury car
Not unless the military deems it necessary
No because if the air craft is working fine than it is and they should get another one only in matters if the air craft is done for.
@988WZXV2mos
depending on the president
I have never heard of Air Force One, I only know Air Forces like the shoe. That's on me but I have a lack of information on this.
@988S53K2mos
Reduce the cost but also work on newer models since the planes previous are outdated
@9889ZYL2mos
AF1 is the last defense for any coordinated government in the event of a crisis and is in place to protect our chain of command, the people entrusted to keep us safe should be protected at any cost.
@988739R2mos
No,Its a waste of tax payer money for a private jet
Who cares? Why does this even matter to anyone?
@984FLCS2mos
Yes, I love those shoes
@9849KH72mos
Yes, but only if it has a focus on being more green
@97ZZF732mos
No they just did so a few years ago after trump became president. But upgrades to currently in service plains should be allowed if it is beneficial for national security or the presidents safety
@97YLK3Y2mos
It depends on what aspect of it, definitly increase research
@97YH65P2mos
Yes, but only when it is absolutely necessary
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