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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@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
Yes
It is getting harder to find parts, and other places are modernizing their jets while we are using 50 year old jets.
@9FPR5VBRepublican 2yrs2Y
The president has plenty of security and before we expand that, we must grapple with our national deficit. As long as it is cheaper to replace parts, we should not replace the entire plane.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
No, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced
The need to build new fighter jets, As the are becoming over 50 years old and oarts are getting hard to find.
@9FPVPR52yrs2Y
Air Force One needs to be upgraded since a 50 year old technology may seem too old to function to meet the sophistication of modern technology.
@9FPVPR52yrs2Y
I think with the advancement in technology, 50 years old jets needs to be modernized to be effective and efficient to meet the sophistications of the global modern developments.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
No, the current fleet is sufficient
@9FYPS5XTranshumanist2yrs2Y
There is always room for improvement. No creation by man is perfect, and we must consistently innovate and advance what we have.
@8D7X8VBNew Liberty5yrs5Y
Yes, after a cost analysis that reveals it is less costly to produce new planes than maintaining the old planes.
I don't support the military in any use except for defense of this country and those that need it, like Ukraine or Palestine, where innocent civilians are being killed.
@@1876-Elbert6mos6MO
#8 Engaged Domestic Policy #2 Expert Air Force One
Why would the military need to go into Palestine? They are the ones that attacked Israel! And yes, I know the legacy media portrays Israel as the bad guys, but honestly. Everyone in that region has been trying to kill them since Abraham.
Yes, but only if security demands it
@8M5WK9YIndependent5yrs5Y
Not with Boeing.
@@1876-Elbert6mos6MO
#8 Engaged Domestic Policy #2 Expert Air Force One
There is nothing wrong with the Queen of the Skies. And your argument against Boeing? Sierra Nevada would be the ones retrofitting the 747.
I currently do not know enough information
@B3GDS3V2mos2MO
We should look to instead rent out planes from companies, this will increase competition between those types of companies and the competition will make the companies want to build better planes. Planes used will be strictly looked over as to prevent intentional accidents and harms
@9WB26PP7mos7MO
Yes, as long as we are cost efficient and can ensure Air Force One is significantly better than the previous one so we won't be wasting money.
@@1876-Elbert6mos6MO
#8 Engaged Domestic Policy #2 Expert Air Force One
The 747 is the best bird for the job.
Yes, when we are able to build aircraft that run on renewable energy sources, such as electric engines.
@@1876-Elbert6mos6MO
#8 Engaged Domestic Policy #2 Expert Air Force One
The best electric aircraft engines can only power something the size of a Cessna 152 for an hour. President's going to need a new bird before engines are that advanced.
@8G67WCD5yrs5Y
Yes, but not until after Trump is gone from office.
@94BKQ5X3yrs3Y
No, and reduce military spending
@8LLL7DT5yrs5Y
I think they should upgrade it for the highest technology when it comes out, but I don't think they should spend money on pointless things for it, when there are many other things that need financial support in the US.
@8VJZD8Y4yrs4Y
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.
@8W467D24yrs4Y
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.
@B4B5FVS1mo1MO
Only if its to serve a crucial purpose (e.g countering a major rival like China, defense). Otherwise, this is just a waste of money.
@B3QWXWS2mos2MO
The department of defense would like to hire me as a consultant to make this determination I would be happy to do so. They should be determined by the subject matter experts on Air Force One.
@B3MPWTW 2mos2MO
Yes, as long as the upgrade is for the use of a clean and functional craft to replace, repair, or sanitize an otherwise non-acceptable craft.
@B3HF4VR2mos2MO
Yes, but do not use Boeing, they been found to undermine safety procedures to gain profit in recent years and cannot be trusted to implement this in a cognitive capacity.
@B2XGB6S3mos3MO
Yes, only if it is required to keep the President and his staff save, and is heavily scrutinized on the price
@B2GVMRF4mos4MO
Yes, but upgrading doesn't necessarily mean buying a new fleet. Those planes are taken care of better than most new ones.
@B2BVXTGRepublican4mos4MO
Yes, The cost is large but the plane will last a very long time so taxpayers won't have to worry about spending their money on another one anytime soon.
@B2633BQ5mos5MO
Yes they should soon, but I feel right now 4 billion is too much and would just add to the national debt for something that really isn't a necessity. But yes they should soon.
@9ZXLZWDRepublican5mos5MO
I'm all for increasing military power, but I could care less about the plane that is Air Force One, it doesn't matter with that one plane, but our fighting fleet can absolutely have upgrades.
@9ZMB8866mos6MO
Yes, but reduce the cost of upgrades by letting private companies bid and none of the companies can have ties with the government
@9JK5R7T1yr1Y
No because the president/ government has spent to much money in the Air Force or the military so that money can go to other things to help grow the country
@9JHC36G1yr1Y
The planes should be upgraded for safety, but the upgrades should budgeted better than the usual out of control government spending.
@9JC633B1yr1Y
Air Force one is a technological marvel, it should be kept up to the highest standard, it should only be upgraded if it is in serious need of overhaul. The taxpayers have not been receiving a good return on investment with federal government expenditures the last 30 years.
@9JB66ZQ1yr1Y
Yes and no. Cut down on spending and focus on what we have now rather than upping the already $4B+ budget.
@9J9DT68 1yr1Y
Why not just build one and buy another once spending has leveled out?
I look at it like myself. I’m not going to buy two cars if I can barely afford one. Better spending habits is definitely needed, but 50 years is much too old to be transporting our leader.
@9J79XYY1yr1Y
Yes as long as there are worth while upgrades to the plane then there should always be new planes coming in. Like every five years or so. This is protecting the most important person in the united states. And no I'm not talking about Beyonce.
@Breaker802 1yr1Y
While I belevie that 4 billion dollars is a high price tag, the president of the country needs to get around and his current mode of transportation is falling apart.
@9HDQDZN1yr1Y
Yes, but only to reasonably accommodate the necessary technological and protective upgrades so it is not outdated
@9HCWYKB 1yr1Y
How about don't wait until the planes are ancient and replacement parts are harder to find to decide to upgrade them. Each year set aside a certain amount of money for military upgrades that way the funds are there when you need them. Perhaps connect upgrades to Airforce One with other military upgrades since the president's fleet tends to go to dangerous parts of the world. Make the plane safe and keep it on the same technological level as other military transportation.
@9HBWMVJLibertarian1yr1Y
Yes, and give it high tech experimental defense weaponry in the event of an East Coast invasion making Washington DC unsafe for the president.
@9H95XYW1yr1Y
Air Force one should be up to date but not the biggest priority when the country is in a big amount of debt
@9H3DVC7Republican1yr1Y
If our national security officials believe it is necessary to upgrade air force one, then I support it. I think we should attempt to lower the cost though
@9GZVGMM1yr1Y
Yes, Add Three Boeing C-40 Planes To The Fleet For "Air Force Three" To House The Speaker Of The House, Senate Majority Leader, And Supreme Court Justices
@5NNVJRV 1yr1Y
No, it is financially and environmentally irresponsible for the government to have aircraft for private transportation.
@9GTL5RT2yrs2Y
This is a question most citizens are not qualified to answer unless they have the proper clearances and inside information pertaining to this specific topic.
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@9FLBRTP2yrs2Y
Yes, if the $4B is taken from the defense budget not imposed as new taxes.
@9FKRDVW2yrs2Y
Yes, the safety of the president cannot be guaranteed when flying old vehicles
@9FJWX8PRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, but not at the expense of newly acquired taxpayer funds as the military budget should cover at least half of the defensive vehicles' upgrades.
Only if security demands it
@9FJDB4K2yrs2Y
Yes, and have Donald Trump design the interior.
@9FHWWJJ2yrs2Y
No, the President should just travel by Public Transportation
@9FHVGFGRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if it can be done without the total amount spent on military and defense exceeding 20% of the annual budget
@9FHR3H82yrs2Y
Who actually gives a damn?
@9FGP9Q52yrs2Y
Yes, it should be upgraded to a newer, more efficient airframe.
@9FGJ2WX2yrs2Y
If they need it, then they should. But if it’s because it’s just something they want no.
@9FG74ZVConstitution2yrs2Y
Air force one isnt a singular plane but any plane the president is in so this question is invalid.
Only it’s needed for security purposes.
@9DYX8GX2yrs2Y
If it needs it, do it. But, not just because.
@9DYFMRH2yrs2Y
Yes, but dramatically reduce the cost
No. Only if it NEEDS to be upgraded for safety reasons.
@9DWZHNH 2yrs2Y
Yes, but maybe not at that much expense.
@9DWCC782yrs2Y
No and the government should dissolve
@9DSJH5P2yrs2Y
Not into wars or fighting
@9DM85TD2yrs2Y
It depends on the safety and effectiveness of the current fleet
@9DFVM972yrs2Y
depends on the condition it is in
@9DF56XB2yrs2Y
yes, but only if there is a really bad safety concern that is a life or death situation.
@9DCTFZ8Libertarian2yrs2Y
No, the president should have to ride the cheapest military transport flight available at a given time.
@9DCJCKW 2yrs2Y
Only in the ways necessary at this time
@9D8NQLN2yrs2Y
Depends on what they want to add to it.
@9D885K7Progressive2yrs2Y
Yes, Air Force One should always be up to date on the most modern technology
@9D7QMV72yrs2Y
No, have the DOT review the fleet annually to determine when upgrades are needed
@9D4X9D4Libertarian2yrs2Y
If it is deemed necesarry to be safe for travel around the world
@9D4CYBN2yrs2Y
We replace this guy every 4 years, I think this is more than enough to spend on their protection.
@9D469KJ 2yrs2Y
I believe funding in the military could first be put to better use such as increased pay, better housing, improving the bases as well as the food served to soldiers.
@8YQS8YK3yrs3Y
No, and abolish the military entirely replacing it with a decentralized militia elected by the people.
@8KFQVGT5yrs5Y
I need more information about this topic
@8J9TNJH5yrs5Y
No, it doesn't matter. It's just a fleet of planes, this should not be a matter of debate.
@8GPKF935yrs5Y
Due to the age of the planes, I'd say yes but costs should be lower if possible.
@8GL5YXS5yrs5Y
Yes, but do not order a new plane, use existing modern planes.
@8G6JMY75yrs5Y
Alternatives should be investigated in this digital age to reduce use of air force one and determine if a smaller option would meet the needs then.
@8G3T2X55yrs5Y
If needed then yes, the cost is a bit high tho
@8FNMLSC5yrs5Y
Yes, it should be kept up to date.
@9ZDHGHP6mos6MO
Engage with culling unnecessary bureaucracy and regulations that makes things like this so expensive, then we can engage with upgrades
@9YFVL836mos6MO
God no! Spending money & resources should be invested in important matters that affect more than a handful of entitled people. The Executive branch is NOT a monarchy. They should be forced to endure conditions similar to Coach like the rest of us working poor.
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