Delta operates the second-largest fleet of Boeing 757-300s in service along with the largest fleet of 757-200s.

The president may consider purchasing a Qatari-owned 747 aircraft amid continued manufacturing delays at Boeing.

Fortunately for Boeing, the Air Force did not heavily consider “past performance” in the selection—prioritizing "best overall value" in the contract.

The selection of Boeing, which has faced intense pressure from Trump over cost overruns and program delays on Air Force One, came after an independent analysis by the Air Force, an official said ...