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The United States Air Force confirmed that a Boeing 747-8 aircraft donated by Qatar is expected to be delivered for presidential use no later than summer 2026. The aircraft, designated as the VC-25 bridge aircraft, will support the presidential airlift mission.

The United States Air Force confirmed that a Boeing 747-8 aircraft donated by Qatar is expected to be delivered for presidential use no later than summer 2026. The aircraft, designated as the VC-25 bridge aircraft, will support the presidential airlift mission.

The Qatari aircraft, valued at approximately $400 million, is undergoing modifications to serve as an interim Air Force One while Boeing completes work on two new VC-25B aircraft. Boeing's contract for the new planes has experienced significant delays, with delivery now expected in mid-2028.

The Qatari aircraft, valued at approximately $400 million, is undergoing modifications to serve as an interim Air Force One while Boeing completes work on two new VC-25B aircraft. Boeing's contract for the new planes has experienced significant delays, with delivery now expected in mid-2028.

President Donald Trump accepted the Boeing 747 gift from Qatar's royal family in May 2025, defending the decision by stating it would be stupid to refuse a free aircraft. The plane is expected to be transferred to Trump's presidential library after his term ends in 2029.

President Donald Trump accepted the Boeing 747 gift from Qatar's royal family in May 2025, defending the decision by stating it would be stupid to refuse a free aircraft. The plane is expected to be transferred to Trump's presidential library after his term ends in 2029.

The two Boeing 747s currently serving as Air Force One have been in operation since the George H.W. Bush administration in the early 1990s. On Tuesday, one of these aircraft experienced a minor electrical issue and returned to Joint Base Andrews while en route to Switzerland.

The two Boeing 747s currently serving as Air Force One have been in operation since the George H.W. Bush administration in the early 1990s. On Tuesday, one of these aircraft experienced a minor electrical issue and returned to Joint Base Andrews while en route to Switzerland.

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink testified that modifications to the Qatari jet would cost less than $400 million and could be completed in under a year. The work reportedly began in September 2025, with defense contractor L3Harris handling the conversion.

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink testified that modifications to the Qatari jet would cost less than $400 million and could be completed in under a year. The work reportedly began in September 2025, with defense contractor L3Harris handling the conversion.

Justice Department lawyers, including Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House lawyer David Warrington, concluded that accepting the aircraft donation was legally permissible. Critics raised concerns about potential constitutional violations and whether the gift could constitute foreign influence.

Justice Department lawyers, including Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House lawyer David Warrington, concluded that accepting the aircraft donation was legally permissible. Critics raised concerns about potential constitutional violations and whether the gift could constitute foreign influence.

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