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By the People, for the People
Air Force Presidential Fleet Being Transformed Into Trump's Signature Colors
The new paint scheme features the former president's preferred red, gold and blue palette.
Feb. 20, 2026 at 7:55am
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The presidential airplane fleet used to transport the commander-in-chief, vice president, first lady and other top White House officials will be painted in former President Trump's preferred red, gold and blue color scheme. An Air Force Two jet is already sporting the new look, and four of the eight C-32A planes in the Air Force's inventory will be repainted with Trump's colors. The new VC-25B planes that will replace the aging Air Force One fleet will also feature the Trump color palette, replacing the classic robin-egg blue and white design.
Why it matters
The decision to repaint the presidential fleet in Trump's signature colors is seen as a political move to align the official government aircraft with the former president's branding. This change departs from the traditional colors chosen by past first ladies and represents an effort by Trump to leave a lasting visual mark on the presidency.
The details
The Air Force Two jet already sporting the new paint job features a white fuselage with dark blue on the underbelly, separated by red and gold lines. A large American flag is depicted on the tail wing, similar to the design on Trump's personal plane. Four of the eight C-32A planes in the Air Force's inventory will be repainted in the Trump color scheme over the coming months. The new VC-25B planes replacing the aging Air Force One fleet will also feature the red, white, gold and dark blue colors chosen by Trump, replacing the classic robin-egg blue and white design.
- The Air Force Two jet with the new paint job was spotted flying from Majors Airport in Greenville, Texas in February 2026.
- The repainted C-32A planes will be rotated back into use in the next few months.
- The new VC-25B planes replacing Air Force One are set to be rolled out in the Trump color scheme.
The players
Donald Trump
The former president who is having the presidential aircraft fleet repainted in his preferred red, gold and blue color scheme.
Jacqueline Kennedy
The former first lady who selected the classic robin-egg blue and white colors that have been the signature design of the presidential plane since John F. Kennedy's administration.
Joe Biden
The current president who reversed Trump's order to paint the new Air Force One planes in the former president's color scheme.
Kristi Noem
The Secretary of Homeland Security who used one of the new Gulfstream 700s painted in Trump's colors to travel to Arizona in February 2026.
What’s next
The converted Qatari jet that is being painted in Trump's colors is expected to be ready for use this summer, while many other planes in the VIP and presidential fleet will be repainted as they undergo maintenance.
The takeaway
The decision to repaint the presidential aircraft fleet in Trump's preferred colors represents an effort by the former president to leave a lasting visual mark on the presidency, departing from the traditional colors chosen by past administrations. This move is seen as a political statement aligning the official government aircraft with Trump's personal branding.
