Boeing completed high-fidelity entanglement swapping and environmental qualification tests on its Q4S quantum networking satellite, advancing to final integration for a planned 2027 launch. The US unveiled a Qatar-gifted Boeing 747-8 VC-25B presidential jet, retrofitted for under $400 million as a temporary Air Force One until 2028 deliveries.
Boeing completed high-fidelity entanglement swapping and environmental qualification tests on its Quantum 4 Space (Q4S) payload, validating its ability to survive launch conditions and operate in orbit. The company has begun final spacecraft integration as it prepares for a one-year mission starting with a planned 2027 launch.
The US Air Force unveiled a Boeing 747-8 VC-25B presidential jet, gifted by Qatar and redesigned as a flying White House with red, white and blue livery. This aircraft is set for initial commissioning flights at Joint Base Andrews and will serve as Air Force One until new models arrive.
Retrofitting the gifted 747-8 for government use is projected to cost under $400 million, focusing on security systems and communications upgrades. The jet will act as a temporary stopgap until Boeing’s next-generation presidential fleet delivers in 2028.
