article_snippet: the plane can reach speeds up to 620 miles per hour, 40 miles per hour faster than their commercial counterparts.
article_snippet: the Boeing 747-200B aircrafts have unlimited range and don't need to land for days at a time.
article_snippet: the Boeing 747-200B aircrafts are a powerful symbol of American power and a presidential aircraft was first used by President Kennedy.
article_snippet: The US military has recently chosen a new Boeing model to replace Boeing current fleet of Air Force One presidential aircrafts.
article_snippet: the Boeing 747-200B aircrafts will be Boeing's commercial 747-8 airliner, replacing the old Boeing 747-200Bs.
article_snippet: The Pentagon had considered the A380 made by European aerospace giant Airbus, but opted for home-grown talent.
article_snippet: The Boeing 747-8 is the only aircraft manufactured in the United States (that) when fully missionized meets the necessary capabilities established to execute the presidential support mission,' said Air Force secretary Deborah James in a statement.
article_snippet: Boeing welcomed Air Force decision to skip a competition and opt for the 747-8, citing Air Force 50-year history of building presidential aircraft.
article_snippet: Air Force now operates two VC-25s, specially configured Boeing 747-200Bs.