Air Force One

American

noun

one of several specially equipped and fitted jet airliners maintained by the Air Force for use by the president of the U.S. and designated Air Force One when carrying the president.

Example Sentences

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“I think it’s very sad,” he told reporters aboard Air Force One.

From Salon

Preparations began last summer for the Pentagon to refit the Qatari jumbo jet that is expected to serve as Air Force One.

From BBC

While any plane where the president is a passenger is called "Air Force One", the holder of the highest office in the country most often flies on a specialised jet that includes an office, a bedroom suite, two kitchen galleys that can prepare 100 meals, office space and a medical facility, according to Boeing.

From BBC

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, the US president added that he believed Iran wanted to make a deal over its nuclear programme.

From BBC

"I don't think they want the consequences of not making a deal," he told reporters aboard Air Force One ahead of the talks.

From Barron's

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