India, Feb. 19 -- President Donald Trump's Air Force One and other planes used by American officials, including First Lady Melania Trump, are being repainted. The look will include gold, deep red and navy blue colors, according to the Air Force. The planes will also undergo scheduled repairs and maintenance.

According to the Air Force, the overhaul will be applied not only to the next-generation Boeing VC-25B aircraft but also to several other executive jets, including a newly donated Boeing 747-8i from Qatar.

Military officials say the switch to deep red, navy blue, and gold will be incorporated into planned maintenance, meaning the redesign itself is not expected to inflate costs or slow down the program.

The long-standing white and ...