On Sept. 11, 2026, the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, an ex-pilot shared his story. He operated Air Force One for former President Bush. He recalled that day. A former service member and a woman were on the plane. They recounted what they remembered. Their narratives covered the events on board at the time.
Separately, the new Air Force One was unveiled. An emergency slide went off unintentionally. NBC News covered the incident. The slide appeared on the new plane.