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The New Air Force One Is A Downgrade In One Crucial Way

With Boeing discontinuing the 747, the 747-200B is one of the last 747s in the air, and it's due to be replaced — with another 747. To replace the current Air Force One, the Air Force chose the Boeing 747-8, the fastest, most advanced version of the 747. This newer model will be able to travel over 1,000 miles farther than its predecessor but comes with a caveat.

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