Retrofitted Qatari Jet Takes Flight as Air Force One for Trump's Trip to North Dakota
The retrofitted Boeing 747 is worth $400 million and will serve only until Boeing delivers replacement presidential planes in 2028.
- On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, President Donald Trump departed Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, for North Dakota aboard a Boeing 747-8 luxury plane gifted to the United States by the Qatari government.
- Trump replaced his 35-year-old aircraft with this $400 million jet, claiming the upgrade cost taxpayers "very little" relative to conventional government procurement methods.
- The aircraft features plush carpets, wood paneling, and a navy belly with red and gold stripes. "I'm excited about the first flight," Trump said, noting Qatar completed complex security upgrades.
- While the gift raised ethical concerns, the Air Force plans to use this jet only until 2028, when a new fleet of Boeing aircraft arrives.
- Ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary, the jet's first official visit is to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, occurring before the facility's opening.
190 Articles
190 Articles
See Trump’s Reaction to the New Air Force One - Patriot Newsfeed
President Donald Trump marked a milestone on Tuesday by taking his first flight aboard the nation’s newest Air Force One before traveling to North Dakota for the dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Standing before the aircraft at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington, D.C., Trump spoke enthusiastically about the plane, describing it as a major upgrade from the aircraft that has carried American presidents for decades. “Thi…
Trump Debuts $400 Million Interim Air Force One as Boeing’s Permanent Replacements Face Years of Delays
President Donald Trump took his inaugural flight aboard a newly designated interim Air Force One on Wednesday, traveling from Joint Base Andrews to North Dakota for the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. The aircraft is a modified Boeing 747-8 valued at approximately $400 million that was given to the U.S. government by the [...] The post Trump Debuts $400 Million Interim Air Force One as Boeing’s Permanent Replacements Face…
Donald Trump's new Air Force One made its maiden flight on Wednesday, during a visit to North Dakota. The plane, a gift from Qatar, has been criticized as a bribe.
‘Nobody’s ever seen anything like it’: Trump touts new Air Force One after maiden voyage
President Donald Trump made his maiden voyage on the new Air Force One just days before the slew of Fourth of July weekend festivities celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday. The new Air Force One is a Boeing 747-8 luxury plane that was gifted to the United States by the Qatari government last year. ‘Only a...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 47% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
