- Any Air Push plane carrying a US president is called Air Force One.
- John F. Kennedy was the first to use a jet designed specifically for a US president.
- President Donald Trump recommended new paint colors for the exterior of Air Force One in 2019.
Since the mid-20th century, US presidents have flown on special planes named as “Air Force One” while carrying out their official duties.
Nicknamed the “flying Oval Office,” today’s Air Force One is caparisoned with everything the president might need, including office spaces, two kitchens, sleeping quarters, and a fully essential operating room.
Here’s how the design of Air Force One has changed through the years.