Trump unveils new Air Force One, a converted Qatari 747
Summary
President Donald Trump introduced a new, temporary Air Force One aircraft, a Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar. The jet will serve as an interim presidential plane until two new custom aircraft arrive in 2027 and 2028, while the older Air Force One planes are retired.Key Facts
- The new Air Force One is a converted Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar, called VC-25B.
- The plane’s paint features red, white, dark blue, and gold colors.
- The gift from Qatar, valued at $400 million, exceeds the usual federal gift limit of $50.
- Conversion of the Qatari 747 cost about $1 billion.
- Two new, purpose-built presidential planes are delayed until 2027 and 2028, with costs rising from $3.7 billion to $5 billion.
- The old Boeing 747s in use since 1990 are being retired, with one already sent to a museum.
- President Trump said the new jet helps keep U.S. presidential planes competitive with modern foreign leaders’ aircraft.
- The new VC-25B will lead a large July 4th flyover over Washington, D.C., for the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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