Air Force One has flown US presidents for decades — though the codename generally refers to any aircraft carrying the president. According to the White House, it is equipped with armored plating, missile defenses, midair refueling systems, and 4,000 square feet of floor space across three different levels.

This includes bedrooms, conference rooms, a flying Oval Office, a medical center complete with a doctor, and kitchens.

There are rooms onboard for administration members, such as advisors and the Secret Service, as well as the press and other invited guests.

During his first administration, Trump struck a $3.9 billion deal with Boeing to receive two new 747s to replace the now 35-year-old fleet. The agreement saw Boeing take on any additional costs, which now total over $2 billion.

Boeing did not meet the initially expected delivery date of 2024 amid its recent quality and manufacturing problems. The Wall Street Journal reported in December the 747 deliveries may not happen until 2029 or later — and Trump isn't happy about it.

Trump has tasked senior advisor Elon Musk with fast-tracking the Boeing deliveries in hopes he can enjoy them before leaving office.

A fleet of C-32 aircraft, which are modified Boeing 757 passenger jetliners, carry people like the vice president, the first lady, and members of the Cabinet and Congress.

These are dubbed "Air Force Two" when the vice president is onboard.

According to the US Air Force, the plane is divided into four sections. Three contain business or first-class seats, conference rooms, galleys, lavatories, and a communication center.

A separate section is a stateroom for the main guest and includes a private lavatory, a bed, and a changing room, among other personal necessities.

Combatant commanders, cabinet members, and Congresspeople can fly in the US fleet of customized Boeing 737-700 business planes. The USAF's models — the C-40B and C-40C — have advanced performance capabilities, traffic avoidance systems, and weather radar.

According to the USAF, the C-40B is built as an "office in the sky" for top military and government officials and has special communications systems that support WiFi, video, audio, and other transmission equipment.

The C-40C lacks the specialized comms but can be configured with a larger passenger cabin with seats for 42 to 111 people. The Navy has a C-40A "Clipper" 737, but it rarely carries high-ranking government officials.

The US Marine Corps HMX-1"Nighthawks" manages a fleet of helicopters that are dubbed "Marine One" when the president is on board.

The helicopters adorn a recognizable green-and-white livery and have anti-missile systems and soundproof interiors.

Two models perform presidential missions: the 14-passenger Sikorsky VH-3D Sea King and the 11-passenger VH-60N Blackhawk. The Blackhawks can be folded into military cargo aircraft and transported with the president to support them at their destination.

Branches of the military operate customized US-made Gulfstream C-37 twin-engine aircraft to transport high-ranking government and Department of Defense officials.

The USAF's C-37B variant can carry the vice president and cabinet members. When carrying the vice president, the Gulfstream would become Air Force Two.

These Gulfstreams have luxe furnishings and advanced safety and security technologies, such as enhanced autopilot and modern vision systems for poor-visibility weather conditions.

The E-4B "Nightwatch" is primarily an airborne operations center that can carry the president, the secretary of defense, the joint chiefs of staff, and other needed personnel in case of a national emergency, such as a nuclear war.

Dubbed the "flying war room" or the "doomsday plane," the fleet is stationed in Omaha, Nebraska and one is available 27/4. The E-4B has a conference, communications, and briefing room, other work areas, and accommodations.

Like Air Force One, the E-4B can refuel midair to allow it to fly nonstop for days. The distinctive hump on the top holds specialized communications and satellite equipment.

In addition to wartime, the E-4B is used by SecDef for international travel and to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency during natural disasters.

The military has a fleet of other large transport aircraft available for troops, VIP military officials, and cargo to support the president and other government staff, disaster relief, and humanitarian aid.

These include the C-130 Hercules, the nose-loading C-5 Galaxy, and the C-17 Globemaster. Multiple branches also operate smaller private jets, like the C-20G Gulfstream and the C-21 Learjet.

The customized Gulfstream and Learjet largely carry military officials and other dignitaries, though the latter also ferries medical patients for the USAF. Meanwhile, the C-17 can transport Marine One.

When I visit a chain restaurant, I almost never order a salad. I tend to gravitate toward heartier options like chicken tenders or classic burgers. However, I decided to give this exclusive menu item a shot, regardless.

The berry balsamic grilled chicken salad cost $14.49, excluding tax.

I thought the sliced red onion in the salad overpowered a lot of the other flavors, and the dressing was just a little too sour and tangy for my tastes.

The strawberries did taste fresh and added a hint of sweetness that cut through the tart notes of the dressing and red onion, but the red onion was just too much for me.

The strawberry waffle sundae includes two Belgian waffle pieces, glazed strawberries, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream. It costs $2.99, excluding tax.

The waffles' crispy texture was balanced by the sweet and flavorful vanilla ice cream, while the strawberries added a tart bite to the dish.

The vanilla ice cream was thick and creamy, with a lot of flavor packed into a small bite.

Overall, I was impressed, especially given the low price point of this dessert.

Since Applebee's is primarily known for its burgers and IHOP for its breakfast, it made sense for the chains to combine for an elevated breakfast burger.

The burger cost $13.99, excluding tax.

The burger, which comes topped with hash browns, two slices of American cheese, two bacon strips, an over-easy egg, and poblano hollandaise sauce, reminded me of a classic bacon-egg-and-cheese breakfast sandwich.

The egg and bright, tangy poblano hollandaise sauce added moisture to this sandwich. The crispy bacon added a deep smoky flavor, balanced by a soft, fluffy bun. I would definitely order this again.

It was a standard breakfast sandwich kicked up a notch — paired with seasoned fries, this burger set me up for the day.

Inspired by the array of steaks available on the Applebee's menu, this twist on classic steak and eggs includes an 8-ounce sirloin steak, three eggs served any style, and two buttermilk pancakes.

It cost $19.99, excluding tax, making it the most expensive dish I tried.

The steak had a peppery crust on the outside but was juicy and cooked to a perfect medium. It was moist and flavorful — my only critique was that the sirloin steak wasn't the most tender.

Sirloin steak tends to be a tougher cut of meat compared to filet mignon or ribeye. I had to chew it quite a bit before swallowing. However, for less than $20 for the entire plate, perhaps that's to be expected.

I thought the eggs were buttery and moist, and practically melted in my mouth.

The pancakes, topped with a ball of butter, were fluffy and light. I also used the syrup available on my table.

I thought this entire plate was a massive portion. Between the 8-ounce steak, eggs, and side of pancakes, it could have easily fed two people.

Peyton said the company carefully considers portion size when determining the kind of value Applebee's and IHOP offer customers.

"Value's got a very specific definition for us, which is great food, a really generous portion, great service at an accessible price," he said. "We have to focus on those four things to yield to our guests more than ever in 2025."

Peyton and the hybrid restaurant's franchisee partner, Danny Hakim, both mentioned the new menu item when they sat down with BI at the grand opening.

As a huge fan of Buffalo chicken — and after trying chicken tenders at multiple chain restaurants — I was interested to see how Applebee's combined its tenders with a breakfast classic.

The loaded Buffalo chicken omelet costs $14.79, excluding tax. It's made with cut-up crispy chicken tenders, a four-cheese blend, ranch, and Buffalo sauce, and it's topped with even more chicken tender pieces.

The chicken pieces added just the right amount of crunch, while the tenders' breading was well-seasoned and packed even more flavor into each bite. The drizzle of ranch and Buffalo sauce added moisture to the dish.

Overall, this was a Buffalo sauce lover's dream.

This dish was decadent but also familiar. It combined the flavors I typically looked for at Applebee's — spicy and savory — with a buttery, breakfast favorite I might order from IHOP.

This menu item embodies what the hybrid restaurant is trying to achieve: a perfect symbiosis between the Applebee's and IHOP brands.