The U.S. Air Force says the first flight of its B-21 Raider stealth bomber will be later than expected but is still within the "baseline" of schedule and cost.
“In terms of their vision for Aerojet, it’s not clear what the difference is between the two sides,” said Seth Seifman, an aerospace and defense analyst at J.P. Morgan. But “perhaps there’s some kind of opportunity … to influence shareholders one way or another.”
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With Boeing’s dispute with interiors contractor GDC Technics still ongoing, it was almost inevitable that the delivery of the new Air Force One 747s would be delayed. A senior General close to the project has said that the schedule is likely to shift, but that he is happy with the transparency Boeing has displayed throughout the process. The first 747-8 is due to arrive in 2024.
The replacement Air Force One 747s are facing a delay. Photo: Boeing
Air Force One is confirmed to be delayed
A senior Air Force General has admitted this week that the new Air Force One will likely be delivered late. Issues with one of Boeing’s main contractors have thrown the project timeline into jeopardy, with the General calling the delays a ‘definite setback’.