The Defense Department is requesting a $141 million funding shift to ensure the Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization program stays on schedule for delivery by 2024, according to a document obtained by Inside Defense. The funds are needed for engineering and manufacturing development costs and termination liability requirements under a firm fixed-price contract with Boeing. DOD is expected to deliver a viable Air Force One replacement before the end of 2025, per the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act. “Without...
