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White House Officials Signal Final Presidential Flight for VC-25A '92-9000' Air Force One
White House officials have posted farewell messages hinting that VC-25A 92-9000, the Boeing 747-200B used as Air Force One since 1990, completed its final presidential mission carrying President Trump to the 2026 G7 Summit in France. The aircraft may be retired or relegated to backup duty as a newer interim jet, donated by Qatar, prepares for domestic presidential travel.
Quick Facts
Who
Steven Cheung
What
Hinted final mission for VC-25A 92-9000 as Air Force One
When
June 18, 2026
Where
Joint Base Andrews
- Hinted final mission for VC-25A 92-9000 as Air Force One
- Posted sentimental tributes on social media
- Flew President Trump to 2026 G7 Summit in France
- Aircraft entered service in 1990
- Experienced electrical issue earlier in 2026
White House officials have posted emotional tributes to the Boeing VC-25A jet with tail number 92-9000, suggesting that its recent mission carrying President Donald Trump to the 2026 G7 Summit in France may have been its last official flight as Air Force One.
Steven Cheung, Assistant to the President and White House Director of Communications, wrote on X/Twitter after the aircraft landed at Joint Base Andrews: “Well done, good and faithful servant,” followed by “The Last Ride”. Dan Scavino, Deputy Chief of Staff, added: “I have been fortunate to fly around the world on this iconic plane for 5½ years — of the 35 years it has been serving U.S. Presidents… THANK YOU… AIR FORCE ONE 2900.”
The VC-25A, a modified Boeing 747-200B, entered service in 1990 and has served as the primary presidential aircraft for over three decades. The U.S. Air Force has not yet issued an official statement on the jet’s status, but the social media posts strongly indicate that 92-9000 is being withdrawn from front-line duty. Whether it will be retired outright or reassigned to a backup role remains unclear.
92-9000 was the same aircraft involved in an electrical issue earlier this year that forced President Trump to complete a trip to Europe aboard a smaller C-32A. Meanwhile, the older VC-25A 82-8000 is nearing the end of a major overhaul expected to keep it operational. A separate interim presidential jet, donated by Qatar and painted in the current presidential livery, recently conducted a nighttime test flight to Joint Base Andrews without transmitting standard transponder signals. That aircraft is being readied for domestic use until the delayed VC-25B fleet enters service.
President Trump is reported to be considering using the bridge aircraft for an upcoming visit to Mount Rushmore on July 3 as part of the 250th anniversary celebrations of the United States, or possibly for a flyover in Washington, D.C., on July 4.
Why This Matters
The potential retirement of the iconic VC-25A 92-9000, which has served as Air Force One for over three decades, marks a significant transition in presidential air travel. Readers should note that this change could affect the operational readiness of the presidential fleet, with an interim aircraft donated by Qatar now being prepared for domestic use. The shift also highlights ongoing delays in the VC-25B replacement program and may influence future travel plans for President Trump, including possible visits to Mount Rushmore and Washington D.C. for the 250th anniversary celebrations.
Timeline & Sources
Jan 1, 1990
WireVC-25A 92-9000 enters service as Air Force One
Jan 21, 2026
Wire92-9000 returns to Andrews due to electrical issue; President Trump uses C-32A for Davos trip
Jun 2, 2026
Wire82-8000 arrives at L3Harris in Greenville, Texas, for final depot maintenance phase
Jun 18, 2026
Wire92-9000 lands at Joint Base Andrews after G7 Summit; White House officials hint it is the last presidential mission
Jul 3, 2026
WirePossible first use of bridge aircraft for Mount Rushmore visit
Jul 4, 2026
WirePossible use of bridge aircraft for Washington D.C. flyover