Trump unveils new Air Force One, a gift from Qatar
President Donald Trump has unveiled a refurbished Boeing 747-8i as a temporary Air Force One, acquired as a gift from the Emir of Qatar. The aircraft features a new red, white, and blue livery and will serve as a bridge until new custom-ordered planes are delivered in 2028.
Why it matters
The use of a foreign-gifted aircraft for presidential transport raises unique security and diplomatic questions regarding the U.S. executive fleet.
U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a newly refurbished Air Force One jet, previously owned by Qatar, which is set to start commissioning flights before it begins ferrying the president early next month.
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