Trump treated Air Force One like a fast-casual order, but it turns out you can't just skip the safety check to make the plane 'pop' in the sunset.
The cost of rushing the president's new plane
A New York Times investigation reveals that the rush to expedite the construction of two new presidential Boeing 747s significantly inflated costs and forced the removal of critical safety features. The directive to prioritize speed over standard rigorous aviation safety protocols has left the project mired in delays, ballooning expenditures, and lingering technical questions.
Source: The cost of rushing the president's new plane — NYT US
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Jul 25, 2026.
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