Air Force One's new refrigerators cost $24 million
Zachary Cohen
By Zachary Cohen and Ryan Browne, CNN
Updated 0039 GMT (0839 HKT) January 27, 2018
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Republican candidate for President Donald Trump arrives in his plane to speak to supporters at a rally at Atlantic Aviation on June 11, 2016 in Moon Township, Pennsylvania.
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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.
President Gerald Ford works while aboard Air Force One in 1974.
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President Gerald Ford works while aboard Air Force One in 1974.
President Jimmy Carter waves goodbye as he boards a presidential aircraft on his final day in office in 1981.
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President Jimmy Carter waves goodbye as he boards a presidential aircraft on his final day in office in 1981.
President Ronald Reagan throws a football toward the press before boarding Air Force One in 1988.
U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
President Ronald Reagan throws a football toward the press
President George H. W. Bush talks with reporters aboard Air Force One in 1990. The Boeing VC-25 -- a military version of the 747-200B -- served as Air Force One for Bush as well as Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
President George H. W. Bush talks with reporters aboard Air Force One in 1990. The Boeing VC-25 -- a military version of the 747-200B -- served as Air Force One for Bush as well as Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
Clinton deplanes Air Force One in Philadelphia in 1996.
U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
Clinton deplanes Air Force One in Philadelphia in 19
President George W. Bush, aboard Air Force One, speaks with Vice President Dick Cheney by phone on September 11, 2001.
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President George W. Bush, aboard Air Force One, speaks with Vice President Dick Cheney by phone on September 11, 2001
Obama steps off Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in April.: U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
Obama steps off Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in April.
A customized military version of this Boeing 747-8 will serve U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
A customized military version of this Boeing 747-8 will serve future Presidents.
Air Force One flies past an American flag on its way into Daytona Beach, Florida, in 2004. The U.S. Air Force announced Wednesday, January 28, that a customized military version of Boeing's 747-8 will serve as Air Force One for future Presidents. Click through to see the different airplanes that have served as the President's transportation over the years.
U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
Air Force One flies past an American flag on its way into Daytona Beach, Florida, in 2004. The U.S. Air Force announced Wednesday, January 28, that a customized military version of Boeing's 747-8 will serve as Air Force One for future Presidents. Click through to see the different airplanes that have served as the President's transportation over the years.
The Douglas VC-54C, nicknamed "Sacred Cow," is on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, near Dayton, Ohio. Sacred Cow served as President Franklin Roosevelt's official transportation to the Yalta Conference in February 1945.
U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
The Douglas VC-54C, nicknamed "Sacred Cow," is on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, near Dayton, Ohio. Sacred Cow served as President Franklin Roosevelt's official transportation to the Yalta Conference in February 1945.
President Harry Truman's official aircraft, the Independence, served as the presidential plane for almost six years until 1953.
PHOTOS: U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
President Harry Truman's official aircraft, the Independence, served as the presidential plane for almost six years until 1953.
A presidential plane named Columbine III ferried Dwight D. Eisenhower, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to Washington in November 1957.
U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
A presidential plane named Columbine III ferried Dwight D. Eisenhower, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to Washington in November 1957.
From left, astronaut John Glenn, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, and President John F. Kennedy arrive at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in February 1962. Kennedy was the first president to use a customized Boeing VC-137C as Air Force One. The plane was a military version of the Boeing 707. Code-named "SAM 26000," this jet served presidents for more than three decades.
U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
From left, astronaut John Glenn, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, and President John F. Kennedy arrive at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in February 1962. Kennedy was the first president to use a customized Boeing VC-137C as Air Force One. The plane was a military version of the Boeing 707. Code-named "SAM 26000," this jet served presidents for more than three decades.
Following Kennedy's assassination, Johnson was sworn in as the President aboard SAM 26000 -- Special Air Mission, tail number 26000.
U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
Following Kennedy's assassination, Johnson was sworn in as the President aboard SAM 26000 -- Special Air Mission, tail number 26000.
With Air Force One in the background, President Richard Nixon delivers a speech at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington after returning from his historic trip to China in February 1972. U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
With Air Force One in the background, President Richard Nixon delivers a speech at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington after returning from his historic trip to China in February 1972.
President Gerald Ford works while aboard Air Force One in 1974.
U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
President Gerald Ford works while aboard Air Force One in 1974.
President Jimmy Carter waves goodbye as he boards a presidential aircraft on his final day in office in 1981.
U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
President Jimmy Carter waves goodbye as he boards a presidential aircraft on his final day in office in 1981.
President Ronald Reagan throws a football toward the press before boarding Air Force One in 1988.
U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
President Ronald Reagan throws a football toward the press before boarding Air Force One in 1988.
President George H. W. Bush talks with reporters aboard Air Force One in 1990. The Boeing VC-25 -- a military version of the 747-200B -- served as Air Force One for Bush as well as Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
President George H. W. Bush talks with reporters aboard Air Force One in 1990. The Boeing VC-25 -- a military version of the 747-200B -- served as Air Force One for Bush as well as Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
Clinton deplanes Air Force One in Philadelphia in 1996.
U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
Clinton deplanes Air Force One in Philadelphia in 1996.
President George W. Bush, aboard Air Force One, speaks with Vice President Dick Cheney by phone on September 11, 2001.
PHOTOS: U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
President George W. Bush, aboard Air Force One, speaks with Vice President Dick Cheney by phone on September 11, 2001.
Obama steps off Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in April.
U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
Obama steps off Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in April.
A customized military version of this Boeing 747-8 will serve future Presidents.
U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
A customized military version of this Boeing 747-8 will serve future Presidents.
Air Force One flies past an American flag on its way into Daytona Beach, Florida, in 2004. The U.S. Air Force announced Wednesday, January 28, that a customized military version of Boeing's 747-8 will serve as Air Force One for future Presidents. Click through to see the different airplanes that have served as the President's transportation over the years.
PHOTOS: U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
Air Force One flies past an American flag on its way into Daytona Beach, Florida, in 2004. The U.S. Air Force announced Wednesday, January 28, that a customized military version of Boeing's 747-8 will serve as Air Force One for future Presidents. Click through to see the different airplanes that have served as the President's transportation over the years.
The Douglas VC-54C, nicknamed "Sacred Cow," is on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, near Dayton, Ohio. Sacred Cow served as President Franklin Roosevelt's official transportation to the Yalta Conference in February 1945.
U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
The Douglas VC-54C, nicknamed "Sacred Cow," is on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, near Dayton, Ohio. Sacred Cow served as President Franklin Roosevelt's official transportation to the Yalta Conference in February 1945.
President Harry Truman's official aircraft, the Independence, served as the presidential plane for almost six years until 1953.
U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
President Harry Truman's official aircraft, the Independence, served as the presidential plane for almost six years until 1953.
A presidential plane named Columbine III ferried Dwight D. Eisenhower, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to Washington in November 1957.
PHOTOS: U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
A presidential plane named Columbine III ferried Dwight D. Eisenhower, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to Washington in November 1957.
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From left, astronaut John Glenn, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, and President John F. Kennedy arrive at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in February 1962. Kennedy was the first president to use a customized Boeing VC-137C as Air Force One. The plane was a military version of the Boeing 707. Code-named "SAM 26000," this jet served presidents for more than three decades.
U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
From left, astronaut John Glenn, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, and President John F. Kennedy arrive at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in February 1962. Kennedy was the first president to use a customized Boeing VC-137C as Air Force One. The plane was a military version of the Boeing 707. Code-named "SAM 26000," this jet served presidents for more than three decades.
Following Kennedy's assassination, Johnson was sworn in as the President aboard SAM 26000 -- Special Air Mission, tail number 26000.
U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
Following Kennedy's assassination, Johnson was sworn in as the President aboard SAM 26000 -- Special Air Mission, tail number 26000.
With Air Force One in the background, President Richard Nixon delivers a speech at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington after returning from his historic trip to China in February 1972.
U.S. Presidents and Air Force One
With Air Force One in the background, President Richard Nixon delivers a speech at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington after returning from his historic trip to China in February 1972.
President Gerald Ford works while aboard Air Force One in 1974.
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Defense One highlighted the cost of the chillers earlier this week.
Due to the fact that Air Force One is a one-of-a-kind aircraft, many of its components require unique testing by the Federal Aviation Administration and the cost of the testing is included in the price of the component, in this case refrigerators. The $24 million contract will cover the costs of engineering support services for the new chillers -- including prototype design, manufacturing and installation, according to the DOD contract.
"The units and associated aircraft structural modifications are being specially designed to provide nearly 70 cubic feet of temperature-controlled (refrigeration/freezer) storage to support on-board personnel for an extended period of time, without having to restock while abroad," Stefanek told CNN.
"The engineering required to design, manufacture, conduct environmental testing and obtain Federal Aviation Administration certification are included in the cost," she said.
Former senior adviser to President Barack Obama Eric Schultz mocked the high price tag in a tweet on Friday, saying, "we would have been impeached."
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The Boeing fridge contract isn't the first time an administration has come under fire for the high cost of military aircraft upgrades -- the Obama administration was pressured to scuttle plans to build a new fleet of presidential helicopters in 2009 after reports emerged that they cost at least $11 billion.
When he was running for president, Trump boasted he would swap out Air Force One with his private jet and has been fiercely critical of the cost of the new Air Force One program in the past, stating "costs are out of control" and "cancel order!" in a December 2016 tweet.
But since taking office, Trump -- like his predecessors -- has traveled aboard the Boeing-made VC-25 aircraft, the latest version of which entered service in 1990.
The Air Force announced last year that it had finalized a deal to purchase two already-built aircraft from Boeing to serve as the next generation of Air Force One, flying future presidents around the world for decades to come. That contract is separate from the arrangement between Boeing and the Air Force for upkeep of the current Air Force One fleet.
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