After years of developmental setbacks, the VC-25B will now need a modernized communications suite before delivery in mid-2028, according to the Defense Department. Boeing on Friday was awarded a $15.5 million contract for the Air Force One replacement program to modify its communications equipment and meet new requirements discovered between now and when the contract was first negotiated in 2018. The additional communications work applies to both aircraft in the VC-25B program and is expected to be completed by Dec...
