The new paint job on Air Force One is a red, white, gold, and dark blue scheme, replacing the long-running light blue-and-white look. The Air Force says it’s being applied to the next-generation presidential jets and some other executive aircraft as well.

What changed

  • The classic Kennedy-era baby blue and white design is being phased out.
  • The updated scheme uses darker, more patriotic colors, including gold.
  • The design was originally pushed by Donald Trump and later revived by the Air Force this year.

What it looks like

The reported layout is a white upper section, dark blue lower section, and a red stripe through the middle, with gold accents in the palette.

Why people are talking about it

It’s a noticeable break from a presidential aircraft look that has stayed mostly the same for more than 60 years, so the change has drawn attention both for style and for symbolism.

Current status

Reports say the new paint scheme is being used on the VC-25B aircraft under modification, plus other official jets, and one aircraft in the fleet has already been repainted.

TL;DR: Air Force One’s new look is a Trump-style red, white, gold, and dark blue repaint, replacing the iconic light blue-and-white scheme.