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The US Air Force has finalized a $400 million deal to acquire two Boeing 747-8 airliners from the German flag carrier, Lufthansa.
The US Air Force bought two Lufthansa Boeing 747-8is due to VC-25B delays and shortages.
KEY POINTS
- Security clearance requirements for technicians were lowered because of labor shortages affecting presidential aircraft work.
- One Lufthansa 747-8i becomes a training platform, while the other is a spare parts source.
- These acquisitions secure a parts supply and training for a now out-of-production aircraft type.
- Acquiring these jets reduces Air Force dependency on commercial partners for 747-8 pilot training.
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