Donald Trump's 'Air Force One' Lands in India: All You Need to Know About the Presidential Boeing 747

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his India visit on February 24 and he will be flying to India in his world famous Air Force One, often called the “Flying Oval Office” or a fortress in the sky. The presidential plane manufactured by Boeing is one of the largest commercial airliner and has sophisticated cabin not only for the President to relax and hold office meetings, but also to save him during any adverse situation. The Air Force One is one of the most recognizable symbols of the presidency, and probably as important as the White House itself, where the Commander-in-Chief resides when on land.

Here are more facts on the Presidential Plane – The Air Force One-

1. The cabin is 4,000 square feet of floor space on three levels. The President stays on an extensive suite with a large office and conference room. There’s a dedicated medical suite with an operating room, permanent onboard doctor and containers carrying Blood for President.
2. The plane has two food preparation galleys and can feed 100 people at a time.
3. Air Force One never flies alone and several cargo planes fly ahead of Air Force One to provide the President with services needed in remote locations.
4. The President of the United States travel with senior advisors, Secret Service officers, traveling press, and other guests, all of which have their quarters to stay.
5. Air Force One is maintained and operated by the Presidential Airlift Group, part of the White House Military Office founded in 1944 on direction of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
6. The Boeing 747-200 was first delivered in 1990 during the administration of President George H. W. Bush.
7. The Air Force One can carry 102 passengers including 26 crew members.
8. President Donald Trump is in talks with Boeing for a new 747-800 series of presidential planes, which will be more advanced and luxurious. Reports suggest that Trump might even add a red colour to the livery of the plane to highlight the American Flag.