President Donald Trump unveils new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet
President Donald Trump has unveiled a new presidential airplane, a converted Qatari luxury jet, which will serve as the new Air Force One.
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Former President Donald Trump unveiled a new Air Force One on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews. The aircraft is a converted luxury Boeing 747, previously owned by the Qatari royal family, which was gifted to the United States. This plane will serve as a temporary "bridge" aircraft until a new fleet of Boeing jets, ordered in 2017, is delivered by 2028.
The newly introduced presidential jet features a distinct navy blue, red, and gold exterior, a departure from the traditional robin's egg blue of previous Air Force One planes, a design choice attributed to Mr. Trump. Trump praised the plane's luxurious interior, noting it had been minimally changed from its original lavish design. The acceptance of the expensive gift from Qatar had previously raised ethical and legal questions.
What each outlet emphasizes
- CNN: reports Trump unveiling a 'new presidential airplane'
- BBC: specifies it as a 'Qatari luxury jet for Air Force One fleet'
- AP: identifies it as 'a converted Qatari jet' for the new Air Force One
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