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Trump unveils new Air Force One converted from luxury jet gifted by Qatar
France 24 • • nation
Key Points:
- US President Donald Trump unveiled a newly converted Air Force One, a former Qatari-owned jumbo jet, featuring a bold navy blue and red exterior with a presidential seal and a large American flag on the tail.
- The aircraft serves as a temporary "bridge" until new Boeing 747 presidential planes, originally planned for 2024 but delayed to 2028, are delivered; Trump plans to use the new jet for upcoming international summits.
- The plane underwent extensive security modifications costing under $400 million, retaining much of its previous head of state interior, and meets rigorous Air Force security standards required for Air Force One.
- Trump influenced the plane's color scheme to reflect his personal taste, reverting to a red, white, and navy palette after President Biden had reversed this decision in 2023.
- The existing VC-25A planes will remain in service alongside the new Qatari jet and future Boeing VC-25Bs, with the Presidential Airlift Group selecting aircraft based on mission requirements.
