The Boeing planes purchased to transport the country's VVIPs, including the President and the Prime Minister, are now almost ready.

New Delhi: The Boeing planes purchased to transport the country's VVIPs, including the President and the Prime Minister, are now almost ready. A picture of Air Force One for India has surfaced on social media.

The new Boeing 777 ER with white and light gray colors and the national emblem of the country has Bharat written in Hindi and India in English. India had decided to convert two aircraft purchased from Boeing in 2018 to VVIP aircraft.

PhotoThe plane was recently sent to the United States for security purposes. The photo on social media claims that it was taken while the plane was en route from San Bernardino, California to Fort Worth, Texas.

It is said that the picture was taken by a plane photographer. However, no official statement has been issued regarding the picture. More information about these aircraft is not being shared for security reasons.

PhotoHowever, sources said that the aircraft is equipped with all the latest communications and security technology as per the security requirements of Indian VVIPs. It will also have its own missile defense system. Significantly, two Air India Boeing 777 Extended Range aircraft have been provided for VVIP transport.

It may be recalled that till now, Air India planes were used for foreign trips of the President, Vice President and Prime Minister. The aircraft was adapted from the fleet of Boeing-747 aircraft for VVIP travel as required.