Air Force program officials told auditors that “ongoing design issues, modification rework, and workforce challenges” are slowing progress toward modifying two Boeing 747-8 planes into presidential aircraft, according to a Government Accountability Office report released Wednesday.
The unresolved design issues range from cabin noise and temperature problems to incomplete wiring, the GAO said.
Boeing also continues to faces challenges “hiring and retaining qualified mechanics due to ongoing market conditions,” according to the report.
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