Boeing jets intended for Russian airline to be new AF1

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www.wsj.com/articles/boeing-jets-once-destined-for-russian-carrier-to-be-next-air-force-one-1501623697?tesla=y&mod=e2tw

www.upi.com/Defense-News/2017/08/01/Air-Force-negotiating-for-Air-Force-One-747s-originally-slated-for-Russian-airline/3971501616480/

Aug. 1 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force is in the process of finalizing a deal with Boeing for the purchase of two 747-8 passenger jets once slated for a now defunct Russian airline.

Defense One reported Tuesday the contract could be announced as early as this week, though the Air Force and Boeing say the deal is still coming together.

"We're working through the final stages of coordination to purchase two commercial 747-8 aircraft and expect to award a contract soon," Air Force spokeswoman Ann Stefanek told UPI.

Boeing spokeswoman Caroline Hutcheson told UPI that the deal is still under final negotiations.