Washington (CNN)Air Force One is primed to receive an upgrade that will include new refrigerators expected to cost American taxpayers nearly $24 million.
The US Air Force awarded Boeing a $23.6 million contract in December to replace two of the five "cold chiller units" aboard the aircraft used by President Donald Trump.
"The current rear lower lobe cold chiller units being replaced are the original commercial equipment delivered with the aircraft in 1990. The units were based on the technology at the time and designed for short-term food storage," Air Force spokesperson Ann Stefanek told CNN.
"Although serviced on a regular basis, reliability has decreased with failures increasing, especially in hot/humid environments. The units are unable to effectively support mission requirements for food storage," she said.
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WNU Editor: And I thought $37 screws, a $7,622 coffee maker, and $640 toilet seats was absurd .... $37 screws, a $7,622 coffee maker, $640 toilet seats; : suppliers to our military just won't be oversold (L.A. Times).
More News On Upgrading Air Force One's Refrigerators Will Cost $24 Million
Air Force One Needs New Refrigerators. They Cost $24 Million -- Defense One
New refrigerators on Air Force One will cost taxpayers $24 million -- New York Daily News
Donald Trump's refrigerator upgrade for Air Force One set to cost $24m -- The Guardian
New refrigerators on Air Force One to cost $24 million: Report -- Washington Examiner
Air Force One fleet will get new customized refrigerators costing $24MILLION -- Daily Mail
White House Drops $24 Million for Two Air Force One Refrigerators -- Sputnik International
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