The Boeing 747s that currently serve as Air Force One entered service in 1990, so they are about 36 years old as of 2026.

How old is “Air Force One” 747?

  • The current presidential aircraft are two specially modified Boeing 747‑200B jets, designated VC‑25A.
  • They were delivered and entered service around 1990.
  • That makes each 747 Air Force One aircraft roughly 36 years old in 2026 (1990 to 2026).

A common way you’ll see this phrased is that Air Force One is “over 30 years old” or “more than three decades old,” reflecting the same 1990 in‑service date.

Extra context: replacements coming

  • The aging 747‑200B Air Force One jets are scheduled to be replaced by newer Boeing 747‑8i‑based VC‑25B aircraft, with planned deliveries in the late 2020s.
  • Delays mean the current 747s are flying well beyond 30 years, driving higher maintenance costs and reliability concerns.

In short: the current Air Force One 747s are late‑Cold‑War aircraft still in frontline service well into the mid‑2020s.

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