‘A Flying White House’: President Trump Unveils the New Air Force One
The 14-year-old Boeing 747-8, valued at about $400 million, was modified for presidential security before entering service, officials said.
- President Donald Trump officially unveiled America's new Air Force One this week, a luxury Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar to replace the aging presidential fleet.
- The outgoing Boeing 747-200 served since the administration of President George H.W. Bush, but Trump had long pushed for a modernized aircraft to replace the aging fleet.
- Critics have questioned whether accepting the approximately $400 million gift creates ethical concerns, though the White House insisted that Qatar requested nothing in return for the aircraft.
- Speaking at the unveiling, Trump praised Qatar's ruling Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, calling him 'a fantastic and courageous man,' while also commending Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- The President announced plans to return to China for a major international conference and confirmed his intention to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoan in the coming months.
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The machine was handed over to Qatar last year. After a conversion, it will go into service on July 4th for Independence Day.
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The new Air Force One, converted from a former Qatari-owned Boeing 747, will be a temporary presidential aircraft until Boeing delivers the long-delayed replacement fleet in 2028. President Donald Trump has unveiled a new Air Force One, a converted Boeing 747 previously owned by Qatar, which will now be the official aircraft for the US president. The redesigned jet replaces the iconic pale blue Kennedy-era livery with a more striking color schem…
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