WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) - The Biden administration will modify, but continue with, an Air Force One paint scheme that closely resembles the current white with two shades of blue, which dates back to President John F. Kennedy's administration, the Air Force said on Friday.
The contractual decision for a Air Force One paint job "was not required until this year," the Air Force said.
Last summer, the Air Force said Boeing was set to deliver the next-generation Air Force One 747s in 2026 and 2027, the latest delay.
The Air Force said Friday they are now projected to be delivered in 2027 and 2028.
Back in 2018, Boeing received a $3.9 billion contract to build two 747-8 aircraft for use as Air Force One, to be delivered by December 2024.