White House to get two new Air Force Ones

WASHINGTON, Feb 28 The US administration has come to a $3.9 billion deal with Boeing for two new Air Force One planes for the President, the White House said.

President Donald Trump has achieved the informal deal Boeing on a "settled value contract" for the new Air Force One Program, Xinhua cited a White House representative as saying on Tuesday.

The agreement would spare citizens more than $1.4 billion, the White House said. The sum, be that as it may, can't be affirmed yet.

Boeing said in a tweet on Tuesday that it was "glad to build the next generation of Air Force One, providing American presidents a flying...outstanding value to taxpayers".

The Chicago-based jet maker added that Trump "arranged a decent arrangement in the interest of the American people".

Trump`s personal involvement in the deal since his election has brought the years-long negotiations between Boeing and the US Air Force much media introduction.

Trump had before debilitated to cross out the agreement in the wake of uncovering that Boeing was intending to burn through $4 billion on the planes, a value, he said was "wild". Boeing swore to control consumptions at the time.

The US presidential planes, known as Air Force One when the president is ready, are a standout amongst the most perceived images of the American presidency.

The presidency of the plane, the Boeing 747-8, is valued at $390 million, but the presidential version is much more costly due to additional security and protective highlights.

Boeing said the delivery date for the new planes will depend on how much testing the US Air Force needs to do. Its underlying arrangement was to have the planes prepared by 2024.