The United States Air Force has begun repainting the aircraft in its presidential and executive fleet. The new design, featuring red, white, dark blue, and a gold stripe, replaces the iconic white and light blue scheme established during the John F. Kennedy era. This change, which reflects the color palette associated with former President Donald Trump, is already visible on a C-32A and will be applied to the future VC-25B (Air Force One).
Application and Maintenance Process for the New Scheme 🛠️
The implementation of the new design is carried out during the scheduled maintenance of the aircraft, integrating the process into the usual rotation to avoid affecting operational availability. The complete repainting of a large aircraft requires meticulous surface preparation work, application of primer layers, color, and protective varnish. The specific colors and their distribution have been defined in technical specifications to ensure uniformity across the entire fleet.
The Color Policy: The New Aeronautical Standard? 🎨
With this move, the executive fleet aligns with a particular aesthetic, demonstrating that corporate identity manuals also reach stratospheric heights. The question remains whether future White House occupants will request a skin change mid-term or if they will have to settle for seat covers. At least, aeronautical paint shops have guaranteed work for the next election cycles.