All About Donald Trump's New Air Force One: A $400 Million Jet Gifted By Qatar
The U.S. Air Force has received a new VC-25B 'bridge' aircraft, a Boeing 747-8i originally intended for the Qatari royal family. The jet was acquired to maintain presidential airlift capabilities while awaiting the delayed delivery of the long-term replacement fleet.
Why it matters
This acquisition highlights the logistical challenges and international diplomacy involved in maintaining the U.S. presidential fleet amid significant corporate delays.
The United States Air Force has officially welcomed a new addition to its presidential fleet. The aircraft, known formally as the VC-25B Bridge aircraft, has arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to begin its final round of testing before it starts flying the commander-in-chief around the world.
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