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Air Force One: The New Plane's Timeline and Costs
One of the key topics involved the status of the new Air Force One, which is highly anticipated as the next-generation presidential aircraft. The speaker projected that the plane would be operational by February, highlighting that it is "much sooner than the others," which have faced lengthy delays.
Discussions around costs revealed a lack of specific figures, with the speaker noting, "I don't know. That's up to the military," indicating that financial decisions fall within the Department of Defense's jurisdiction. Nevertheless, the speaker emphasized the importance of the aircraft, describing it as "one of the best planes in the world" and asserting its necessity given the aging current fleet.