Trump unveils Qatari luxury jet for Air Force One fleet
Summary
President Donald Trump unveiled a new Boeing 747-8 jet donated by Qatar to the U.S. Air Force. The luxury plane, valued at about $400 million, has been modified for presidential use and will begin test flights before serving as part of the Air Force One fleet.Key Facts
- Qatar donated a Boeing 747-8 jet to the U.S. Department of Defense in May 2025.
- The plane has been upgraded by the U.S. military with luxury features for presidential travel.
- President Trump introduced the jet during a speech at Joint Base Andrews.
- The jet will start initial test flights soon to check all modifications.
- This aircraft will serve temporarily until Boeing finishes two new VC-25B jets for long-term use.
- The gift sparked debate about legal and ethical concerns regarding accepting high-value foreign donations.
- The White House says the donation is legal and plans to put the plane in Trump’s presidential library after his term.
- The new jet replaces older 747-200B models previously used as Air Force One planes.
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