President Donald Trump says that he is ‘not happy’ with Boeing after a delay of the new Air Force.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said on Thursday that Elon Musk The new Air Force One of Boeing is “helping us a lot”, addressing issues delaying the distribution of the aircraft of the new Air Force One.
Ortberg told analysts and investors at the Barclay Industrial Select Conference that the company is progressing with the help of Mask, CEO of rival aerospace company SpaceX. Work has focused on improving the distribution time of delay Air Force one Eliminating the risk of jets, as well as continuous cost overran.
“Elon Musk is actually helping us to work a lot through the requirements … so that we can move forward fast and distribute those airplanes to the President,” Ortberg said.
The contract for the New Air Force One was initially awarded to Boeing in 2018, when it received a $ 3.9 billion contract to make two new 747-8 aircraft for use as Air Force one. (Paul Ratze / Bloomberg Getty Image / Getty Image)
“And you know that he is a great man, so he is able to find out the difference between technical needs and things very quickly that we can withdraw from the way and he is helping us in a big way,” Ortberg Said.
Trump put pressure on Boeing on Air Force One program
Alon Musk is helping delay with Boeing’s new Air Force One Jetiner, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said. (Aaron Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg Getty Image/Getty Image)
Fox reached Boeing for business comment.
Bowing’s defense unitThe Air Force which makes one, has charged several fees due to the cost overran on fixed-value contracts.
| Langer | Security | Last | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. A | Boeing Cum. | 180.88 | -5.23 |
-2.81% |
The new Air Force was initially given to Boeing in 2018 when it got a contract of $ 3.9 billion for two new constructions. 747-8 aircraft For use as Air Force. The aircraft were originally to be distributed by December 2024, but were pushed back by 2027 or 2028, the new delay pushed it back.
The former head of his defense division of Boeing stated in July that the construction of the Boeing airplane was working with the supply chain, inflation, workforce and other challenges, which are heavy modified versions of 747 airlines. In the midst of the delay, Boeing has lost more than $ 2 billion.
The new Air Force of Boeing was delayed in 2029 or later, the official says
The new Air Force has been delayed by several years after their original perfection date. (US Air Force / Staff Sergeant. Nicholas Evin / DVID / Fox News)
Boeing 747-8S that will eventually work as Air Force Airborne White House It can fly into security scenarios with the worst positions, such as nuclear war, and military avionics, advanced communication and a self -defense system.
Earlier this week, an official of the Trump administration told Edward Lawrence of Fox Business that New Air Force One Jets by 2029 or later re -boing due to changing the requirements of the project for global supply chains. It was delayed.
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“It is ridiculous that a new Air Force delivery has been delayed for such a long time,” White House Communications Director Steven Chewing told Fox Business. “President Trump is working on identifying ways to intensify the delivery of a new aircraft, which is necessary for some time.”
Reuters contributed to this report.
