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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainJuly 1, 2026Miami-Dade

President Trump's New Air Force One: A Gift from Qatar

President Donald Trump has begun using a new, luxury-outfitted Boeing 747 as Air Force One, which was gifted to the U.S. government by the nation of Qatar. The aircraft features a custom red, white, and blue design and high-end interior modifications, serving as a temporary replacement for older presidential planes until new models arrive in 2028.

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Why It Matters

The use of a foreign-gifted aircraft for presidential travel has raised ethical questions regarding the acceptance of high-value assets from foreign governments.

Key Facts

  • President Trump conducted the inaugural flight of a new Air Force One aircraft gifted by Qatar.
  • The aircraft is a reconditioned Boeing 747 featuring a custom navy blue, red, and gold exterior paint scheme.
  • Interior modifications include luxury features such as leather captain's chairs, reclinable seats, and wood paneling.
  • The aircraft is intended for temporary use until new, permanent Air Force One planes are delivered by Boeing in 2028.
  • The U.S. Air Force reported spending less than $400 million on security-related upgrades for the plane.
  • The aircraft is 35 years old, replacing previous presidential transport of similar age.
  • President Trump has indicated the plane may eventually be housed in a presidential library.
  • The inaugural flight was to North Dakota to visit the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.

Who's Mentioned

organizationCatar“The nation that gifted the aircraft”personSteven Cheung“White House Communications Director”personMonica Crowley“Chief of Protocol”organizationBoeing“Manufacturer of the aircraft”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”