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YOUTUBE (The Hill) - What's happening to Air Force One? Diving into the upgrades and history of presidential travel

Air Force One is getting a makeover and it's not as simple as a new coat of paint. After more than three decades, the two aging jets that have carried American presidents are heading for retirement, and a new generation is on deck. In this explainer, The Hill’s Elizabeth Prann, breaks down what's actually changing and what isn't. - 0:00 - Introduction - 0:25 - The Qatari Jet - 2:21 - What "Air Force One" Really Means - 2:31 - A Short History of Presidential Flight - 3:42 - Inside the 747-8: Power and Speed - 6:10 - A Flying Command Center - 7:36 - Where Old Planes Retire - 8:39 - The Secure Bubble in the Sky - 9:20 - The Team Behind the Plane - 9:39 - The New Paint Job - 10:32 - The Mission Doesn't Change NewsNation National…