Among the ways being discussed to force faster delivery of two presidential planes are relaxing security clearances for Boeing workers and even purchasing a temporary luxury plane and retrofitting it.

It can attain altitudes of 45,100 feet, speeds of up to 630 mph, and a range of up to 6,800 nautical miles – if no refueling is available. Unlike civilian 747s, Air Force One is equipped with mid-air refueling capability. It can stay aloft indefinitely, provided a tanker is available and the plane does not suffer a mechanical issue.