Supercar Blondie had her flight canceled and couldn't figure out why until she spotted Air Force One on the runway
Published on Mar 30, 2026 at 4:33 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Apr 01, 2026 at 8:32 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Our very own Alex Hirschi – AKA Supercar Blondie – had her flight schedule disrupted by the presence of the world’s most secretive plane, Air Force One.
Even though it’s the most protected plane on Earth, it generally flies to and from regular airports.
Not only that, you can sometimes even spot it on platforms such as Flightradar24, even though obviously you’re only seeing what the US Secret Service is allowing you to see.
And there are a few more things to point out about the President’s plane.
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How Supercar Blondie ended up on the same runway as Air Force One
Alex Hirschi, AKA Supercar Blondie, was on her way to Dallas, Texas, from Curaçao – where she had traveled to film a $10 million private submarine – when she found herself on the same runway as Air Force One.
The flight from Curaçao to Dallas included a stopover in Miami, where Air Force One had also just landed.
“I had 30 minutes to make my next flight. I was ready to run, and then the pilot came over the speaker to say that Air Force One had just landed and there would be a delay,” she explained.
“Then there was also a convoy of at least 20 cars, including black SUVs, ambulances, and police cars.
“We were waiting on the tarmac for at least an hour, and there were about 10 planes taxiing in in front of us, so almost everyone missed their connections, but it was quite cool to see,” she said.
She eventually made it to Texas, where she’s currently filming a Gas Monkey Garage-modified Ferrari, which is poised to be sold on SBX Cars soon.
So stay tuned for that.
A few myths to dispel about the presidential plane
There are a couple of things worth noting about the plane used by US presidents.
The first and perhaps most common misconception is that Air Force One refers to the aircraft, but it doesn’t.
Air Force One is just the callsign, not the plane.
Even though, obviously, 99 times out of 100, the US President flies on the Boeing 747 that people associate with the callsign.
But, in theory, if POTUS flew on Starr Bumble Bee II – the world’s smallest plane – it’d still be called Air Force One.
The second myth to debunk is that, unlike The Beast – the presidential limo – Air Force One is never destroyed after retirement.
Most Air Force One planes are either repurposed or simply parked in museums.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
