Air Force Two Aircraft Repainted In New Presidential Livery

One of the United States Air Force aircraft commonly used as Air Force Two has emerged in a striking new paint scheme, marking the start of a broader visual overhaul of the US government’s executive transport fleet. The aircraft involved is 99-0003, a Boeing C-32A, the military VIP transport variant of the Boeing 757-200 that frequently carries the US Vice President and other senior officials.

The repaint reflects a livery long favoured by President Donald Trump and signals a shift away from the iconic light-blue design associated with presidential aircraft since the Kennedy era.

A New Look For A Familiar Aircraft

C-32A (99-0003) as VADER20 landing at KGVT sporting the new livery https://t.co/fKuTd7EObo pic.twitter.com/7cgJejavzy

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Recent photos seen on X and reports confirm a C-32A VIP jet has been repainted in a bold colour scheme featuring darker blues, red accents and white elements. The design closely resembles the livery Trump originally proposed for the next generation of Air Force One aircraft.

Key elements of the new look include:

• A darker blue underside replacing the classic pale blue

• Red and gold accent striping

• A stylised American flag on the tail

• Large “United States of America” titles

The updated scheme marks a noticeable visual departure from the long-standing presidential aircraft aesthetic.

What Aircraft Is Used As Air Force Two?

Although “Air Force Two” is technically a callsign used whenever the Vice President flies aboard any Air Force aircraft, the role is most commonly associated with the Boeing C-32A fleet. These aircraft are modified Boeing 757-200 airliners configured for government VIP transport with enhanced communications, security systems and specialised interiors.

Operated by the US Air Force’s 89th Airlift Wing, they regularly transport:

• The Vice President

• Cabinet members and congressional delegations

• Senior military and government officials

Occasionally, they also substitute for Air Force One on certain domestic trips.

Part Of A Wider Presidential Fleet Redesign

Image: Boeing

The repaint is not an isolated event. Reports indicate the updated colour scheme will gradually appear across the wider executive aircraft fleet, including:

• Future Boeing 747-8 VC-25B presidential aircraft

• Other VIP transport aircraft undergoing scheduled maintenance

• Additional C-32A aircraft over time

The change effectively replaces the pale blue livery first introduced during President John F. Kennedy’s administration in the early 1960s.

Why The Change Matters

The previous livery worn by C-32 aircraft. Sam Meyer, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

While a repaint doesn’t affect operational capability, presidential aircraft liveries carry strong symbolic value. They are among the most recognisable aircraft in the world, representing national identity, government authority and continuity.

The move has attracted attention not only in political circles but also among aviation enthusiasts, who often follow government aircraft closely due to their distinctive markings and relatively small fleets.

A New Chapter For A Familiar Fleet

Photo by TT33-Operator

The Boeing C-32A has served the US government for decades and remains a crucial part of official travel logistics. The new livery signals both continuity in the aircraft’s operational role and change in how the US executive fleet presents itself visually.

For aviation watchers, spotting one of these newly repainted aircraft will now offer a noticeably different look compared with the traditional presidential aircraft style that has dominated for more than half a century.

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