‘Baby blue’ out, gold in: how Air Force One will look after Trump’s order

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 19, 2026 at 03:07 AM
‘Baby blue’ out, gold in: how Air Force One will look after Trump’s order

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The US Air Force announced that the next Air Force One will feature a new red, white, gold, and dark blue paint scheme, replacing the current "baby blue" design. This change comes after a 2018 directive from then-President Donald Trump, who favored a more patriotic color palette. Boeing is currently modifying two 747-800 aircraft to replace the aging 747-200 models currently in use. The new design, which includes a streak of dark red, is similar to the exterior of Trump's personal plane. The updated jets will serve as Air Force One when the president is aboard, and the new color scheme will also be applied to smaller jets used by other top government officials.

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