Architecture & Engineering Firms FSB and Pond Awarded Contract to Design Hangar for Future "Air Force One" Aircraft
Staff Report From Metro Atlanta CEO
Wednesday, December 7th, 2016
The FSB-POND Joint Venture was awarded a contract by Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington for architectural and engineering services for the Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization Complex. This $250M aviation facility at Joint Base Andrews will support the proposed Boeing 747-8, a 4-engine, wide-bodied commercial aircraft, which will be modified to fit the Air Force's needs. This aircraft will be configured to allow the President to fulfill the roles of Chief Executive, Commander in Chief, and Head of State while on board.
The intent of the Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization Program is to replace the aging VC-25A aircraft fleet which is the military version of the Boeing 747-200 aircraft. These aircraft are currently used to transport the President of the United States, as well as other senior leaders. The aircraft goes by the call sign Air Force One when the President is on board. The current fleet is reaching the end of their service lives, which requires increased maintenance time and costs.