WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force said on Tuesday it was acquiring two Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab 747-8 jumbo jets for $400 million to establish a training and sustainment program ...

The U.S. Air Force is buying two Boeing 747-8is from Lufthansa for training and spares as part of the delayed program to replace the current VC-25A “Air Force One” fleet, the service has confirmed to ...

The U.S. Air Force is purchasing two Boeing 747-8i aircraft from Lufthansa for approximately $400 million, to be used for training and as a source of spare parts for the future VC-25B (next Air Force ...

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The United States Air Force (MC, Washington National) is acquiring two B747-8s for USD400 million to establish a training and sustainment programme for its future presidential airlift fleet, Reuters ...

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