Donald Trump has been pushing to get the planes airborne by 2021, in time for a possible second term, but the timing will likely depend on the US Air Force. Photo: AFPWashington: President Donald Trump has reached an informal deal with Boeing to provide the next generation of presidential aircraft, the White House says. The White House said the deal would put Boeing on the hook for cost overruns. In 2011, Boeing agreed to a $4.9 billion fixed-price contract with the Air Force for a refuelling tanker, the KC-46. Boeing should have the planes ready by early 2021, according to a person familiar with the programme.

Source: Mint February 28, 2018 14:37 UTC