The Story
The Secret Service apparently advised the President not to fly the new plane, citing security concerns. Here’s what’s happening:
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images President Donald Trump is teaching car enthusiasts around the world by example. If you have a new project car, you should have a reliable daily to fall back on should the worst happen. Trump stated on Sunday that the Boeing VC-25B Bridge will be out of service for “about a month.” Earlier this month, he had…
In other words, trump initially claimed the plane swap was to allow the VC-25B Bridge to visit air bases in Europe so stationed U.S. Air Force personnel could tour the aircraft. However, the New York Times reported that the Secret Service advised the President not to fly the new plane, citing security concerns.
That is — “Well, it has — it has a lot, and you know it has a lot of capability, but as I understand it, in about a month or so, they’re going to send it to have it be maxed out. So they’re going to be sending it, and they’ll have it be maxed out.”.
To put it simply, andrew Harnik/Getty Images Using the phrase “maxed out” when talking about a Boeing aircraft probably isn’t the best choice of words, but I’m sure Trump doesn’t want to shower an American neighborhood in Air Force One parts. Just the prospect of retrofitting this aircraft again raises numerous concerns. After the Qatari…
Breaking this down, it should be noted that L3Harris turned around the VC-25B Bridge for service worryingly too fast. There was less than a year from initial transfer to its inaugural flight this month. The aircraft is referred to as “Bridge” for a reason.
Why It Matters
This story resonates because it marks a notable moment for the industry. Industry watchers often read such moves as signals — for the general landscape this could suggest a shift toward a strategic recalibration.
CarMotion Daily’s Take
Our read: Trump’s New Air Force One Getting ‘Maxed Out’ Upgraded To Final Form is more than a headline — it indicates a deliberate move from the parties involved’s playbook. Watch the next 60 days for follow-through.
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