I don't think politics will ever allow this to happen. Besides, Air Force One is nowhere near getting replaced. They are used very little each month and are almost in new condition. They will probably fly for another 20-25 years before even getting close to replacement. Looks like somebody having fun with Airbus.

An interesting story and the wording used is also quite subtle: "as a cargo freighter and as a large VIP transport in the Air Force One class", nothing there to specifically say that 'Air Force One' ie the presidential aircraft would be an A380. However the entourage which accompanies Air Force One on foreign visits is huge and an aircraft in the A380 size class would certainly be useful. Am I correct in thinking that currently a C-5 normally carries the armoured stretch limousines on such occasions? If so the C-5 fleet must be well stretched due to overseas military commitments at the moment.

Personally I think the USAF is applying a bit of pressure to Lockheed-Martin and Boeing, just to remind them that they are not the only potential suppliers of such aircraft, to make them 'try harder' perhaps?

To be honest I could see it happening but, i don't like the idea of our military or Air Force one using aircraft developed out side of our country if our own companiese can make a comparable aircraft.

I mean the USAF has not bought any other fighters in the last decade that other countrys use. The only aircraft that i can think of is the Harrier and that is now being built by boeing under contract with its British partner.