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The United States Air Force confirmed that a Boeing 747-8 aircraft gifted by Qatar is expected to be delivered for presidential use no later than summer 2026. The aircraft, designated as the VC-25 bridge aircraft, could potentially debut during celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in July.

The United States Air Force confirmed that a Boeing 747-8 aircraft gifted by Qatar is expected to be delivered for presidential use no later than summer 2026. The aircraft, designated as the VC-25 bridge aircraft, could potentially debut during celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in July.

President Donald Trump accepted the approximately $400 million luxury jumbo jet from the Qatari royal family in May 2025 as a temporary replacement for Air Force One. Trump defended the decision, stating it would be "stupid" to refuse a free aircraft while Boeing's contracted replacement planes face significant delays.

President Donald Trump accepted the approximately $400 million luxury jumbo jet from the Qatari royal family in May 2025 as a temporary replacement for Air Force One. Trump defended the decision, stating it would be "stupid" to refuse a free aircraft while Boeing's contracted replacement planes face significant delays.

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. A minor electrical issue on one of these aircraft forced Trump's plane to return to Joint Base Andrews on Tuesday while en route to Davos, 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. A minor electrical issue on one of these aircraft forced Trump's plane to return to Joint Base Andrews on Tuesday while en route to Davos, Switzerland.

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink testified that modifications to the Qatari aircraft would cost less than $400 million and could be completed in under a year. The work is reportedly being conducted by defense contractor L3Harris, though the company has declined to comment on the project.

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink testified that modifications to the Qatari aircraft would cost less than $400 million and could be completed in under a year. The work is reportedly being conducted by defense contractor L3Harris, though the company has declined to comment on the project.

Boeing's contract to build two new VC-25B Air Force One aircraft, originally valued at $3.9 billion, has experienced years of delays due to supply chain challenges and workforce issues. The first Boeing jet is now expected to be delivered in mid-2028, approximately four years behind the original schedule.

Boeing's contract to build two new VC-25B Air Force One aircraft, originally valued at $3.9 billion, has experienced years of delays due to supply chain challenges and workforce issues. The first Boeing jet is now expected to be delivered in mid-2028, approximately four years behind the original schedule.

Trump stated the Qatari aircraft will be retired to his presidential library after his term ends, similar to how Ronald Reagan's retired Air Force One is displayed at his library in California. Critics raised concerns about potential constitutional violations regarding accepting gifts from foreign governments.

Trump stated the Qatari aircraft will be retired to his presidential library after his term ends, similar to how Ronald Reagan's retired Air Force One is displayed at his library in California. Critics raised concerns about potential constitutional violations regarding accepting gifts from foreign governments.

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