It can attain altitudes of 45,100 feet, speeds of up to 630 mph, and a range of up to 6,800 nautical miles – if no refueling is available. Unlike civilian 747s, Air Force One is equipped with mid-air refueling capability. It can stay aloft indefinitely, provided a tanker is available and the plane does not suffer a mechanical issue.

President Donald Trump toured a Boeing plane on Saturday to highlight delays in delivering new Air Force One aircraft, said the White House. The president negotiated with Boeing for a pair of new 747-8 aircraft during his first administration - between 2017 and 2021 - but the planes are now years behind schedule.