The Department of the Air Force is moving forward with plans to acquire a used Boeing 737-700 aircraft to support presidential and executive airlift operations. The Air Force released a draft contract document on Tuesday detailing the purchase.
The contract would purchase the aircraft and perform the
engineering, integration, and modification necessary to missionize the platform
to a military C-40C configuration, the Air Force said. “The final delivered
product shall be functionally and technically equivalent to the Air Force
Reserve Command C-40C aircraft currently stationed at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.,”
the contract states. “This effort transforms a commercial aircraft into a
Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft capable of meeting the high-priority
requirements of the Distinguished Visitor Airlift mission.”
Air Force Reserve Command C-40C Fleet Tail Numbers
- 05-0730
- 05-0932
- 05-4613
- 09-0540
Background and Mission Overview
The C-40 fleet supports the Air Force Concept of Operations for
Global Mobility. These aircraft provide safe, secure, and dedicated worldwide
transportation for senior government and military officials, including the
Secretary of War, Secretary of State, and Congressional Delegations.
Often referred to as an "office in the sky," the
C-40C must provide the communications and Command and Control capabilities
necessary for senior leaders to fulfill their responsibilities regardless of
location, across the full spectrum of operations. The aircraft features a 737-type
flight deck, flexible cabin configuration (42–111 passengers), and specialized
communications.
Command Communication System
The winning contractor shall install the aircrew
communications suite to support unrestricted worldwide military and civil
flight operations. This includes HF, VHF, and UHF radios, as well as the
Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System for datalink capability
with Air Traffic Control and airline operations centers.
Delivery Schedule
The aircraft maintenance history and structural integrity must support continued service of at least 15 years. The Air Force requests the aircraft be delivered no later than September 2029.
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