Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
The Air Force says the modified Boeing 747-8 will serve as a bridge aircraft until Boeing’s new presidential jets arrive in 2028.
- President Donald Trump officially unveiled the new Air Force One on Friday, stepping off a heavily modified Boeing 747-8 at Joint Base Andrews to the tune of "God Bless the USA."
- The aircraft is a converted $400 million luxury jet gifted by Qatar last year, designated by the U.S. Air Force as the "VC-25B Bridge" to serve as an interim presidential transport while Boeing's delayed next-generation fleet is finalized.
- The jet features a bold new red, white, and navy blue livery designed by Trump himself, replacing the iconic Kennedy-era robin's egg blue exterior that has defined presidential aircraft for decades.
- The Air Force prioritized speed and readiness over visual restructuring, opting to leave the original Qatari interior layout—including high-end finishes, staterooms, and luxury lounges—minimally changed while focusing retrofits on advanced communications and defense systems.
- The new plane will begin immediate commissioning flights, with the Trump administration aiming for the aircraft to lead a massive ceremonial flyover of Washington, D.C., on July 4th to mark the nation's 250th anniversary.
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US President Donald Trump presented this Friday the new Air Force One at his first public exhibition, a Boeing 747-8 whose refurbishment was valued at $400 million and donated by Qatar.Continue reading...
Trump is presenting a $400 million air force one jet donated by Qatar. The new machine is said to be "double as big."
This gift from the Persian Gulf Emirate raised important ethical and security issues.
Trump has shown off the new presidential jet, which was a controversial gift. Trump called it "the world's most luxurious airplane" and "a flying White House."
US President Donald Trump launched the new Air Force One, a nearly 37 billion rupee contract from Qatar. This luxury aircraft has sparked political controversy in the US, but Trump has described it as essential for the country.
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