A proposal was made to update the aircraft’s appearance:
The traditional light blue color would be replaced.
The new design concept included a darker, more modern color scheme, featuring red, white, and dark blue shades.
The red tone would be more prominent compared to the earlier bluish look.
Reasons for the Change
To give the aircraft a modern and stronger visual identity.
To align the design more closely with the colors of the American flag.
As part of the broader plan for the new Air Force One aircraft, which are based on modified Boeing 747-8 planes.The new aircraft are still under development and testing.
The final color scheme has been under review, with concerns raised by experts that darker colors (especially dark red or dark blue) could increase heat absorption and raise operating costs.