L3 Harris tapped to modify Qatari jet as potential new Air Force One after years of Boeing delays

Group 1 - The U.S. is collaborating with L3Harris Technologies to modify a used Qatari government jumbo jet, potentially creating a new presidential plane [1] - President Trump expressed frustration over delays in the modification of two Boeing 747s, which were initially contracted to serve as the next Air Force One [2][3] - Boeing has incurred over $2 billion in cost overruns related to the Air Force One project, prompting Trump to consider alternative aircraft options [3] Group 2 - Despite the delays with the Air Force One planes, the U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a contract for a next-generation fighter jet, estimated to be worth around $20 billion or more [5] - Boeing's CEO stated that the company is working to revise the program plan for the Air Force One project to allow for an earlier delivery while ensuring safety and quality [4]