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Trump angrily confronted Boeing CEO upon learning Air Force One updates delayed until 2029 (www.rawstory.com)
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During his first administration, then-President Donald Trump ordered a slew of updates to Air Force One. But aircraft manufacturer Boeing says the updates may not not be ready until his eventual successor is in the White House.

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[–] [email protected] 45 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I think Boeing should rush to get these updates ready for Trump. Can’t keep the chosen one waiting now can we?

[–] BetaBlake 11 points 1 week ago

Just give him a loaner 737 max in the meantime

[–] Zachariah 20 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Not sure whether it’s a safer jet before or after Boeing gets its hands on it.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Odds are before - as in before all the cost-cutting inevitably cuts the wrong corners.

[–] Madrigal 8 points 1 week ago

Or perhaps the right ones…

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

They can't deliver on time. Extend a Government contract until they get some nice change orders in and some cost plus over runs. Milking a government contract is a artform they have perfected