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Aging Air Force One Fleet Faces Delays and Alternative Options

President Trump is seeking a replacement for the aging Air Force One fleet, with delays plaguing Boeing's new planes, leading to the consideration of a Qatari jet as a potential alternative.

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Qatar Donates Boeing Aircraft to U.S. for Presidential Use

On July 7th, 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense and Qatar finalized an agreement for Qatar to donate a Boeing aircraft to the Pentagon for presidential use, despite prior ethical and budgetary concerns raised by several political figures.

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Schumer Bill Blocks Trump's Plan for Qatari Air Force One

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced a bill to prevent the use of Defense Department funds to acquire, modify, or maintain an aircraft previously owned by a foreign government for presidential use, directly challenging President Trump's plan to accept a Boeing 747 from Qatar as a gift and...

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Trump's Acceptance of $400 Million Qatari Plane Sparks Controversy

President Trump's acceptance of a $400 million luxury plane from Qatar as a potential presidential aircraft has drawn criticism from some prominent Trump supporters and raised concerns about ethical conduct and conflicts of interest, with critics pointing to Qatar's ties to Hamas and the administrat...

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Qatar Offers Boeing 747 as Potential Air Force One Replacement

The White House is negotiating with Qatar for a Boeing 747 to temporarily serve as Air Force One, pending legal review; upon Trump's presidency conclusion, it will be donated to his presidential library, raising ethical questions.

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Trump Considers Used Boeing 747-8 for Air Force One Amidst Cost Overruns

Facing cost overruns and delays exceeding \$1.4 billion in the Air Force One replacement program, President Trump is considering purchasing a used 13-year-old Boeing 747-8, potentially leading to security and technology compromises while offering a faster solution.

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Trump's Plan to Use Donated Qatari Jet as Air Force One Faces Scrutiny

President Trump claims a donated Qatari Boeing 747-8 could be ready for use as Air Force One by February 2026, despite concerns from former defense officials and aviation analysts regarding the feasibility and security implications of this accelerated timeline; the project's funding may come from th...

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Qatar Donates Luxurious 747 to Trump Administration, Sparking Controversy

Following weeks of secret negotiations, Qatar donated a luxurious 747 to the Trump administration as a temporary presidential aircraft, sparking controversy over potential conflicts of interest and raising questions about its final cost and future use.

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Converting Qatari 747 to Air Force One: \$1 Billion, Years of Delays

Converting a 13-year-old, Qatari-owned 747 jet into a new Air Force One for President Trump would cost over \$1 billion, take years to complete, and may not be finished by 2029, according to aviation experts.

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Trump Considers Qatari Plane as Air Force One Replacement

Former US President Donald Trump is considering accepting a Qatari Boeing 747-8 as a temporary replacement for the current Air Force One aircraft, raising security and political concerns among opponents and some within his own party; the Qatari plane is described as a "palace in the sky" and would r...

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Air Force One Delivery Pushed to 2027 Amidst Contract Changes

The Air Force may receive its new Boeing 747 Air Force One jets by 2027, two years ahead of Boeing's prior estimate, due to contract modifications including loosened security requirements. The current VC-25A jets have served six presidents since 1987.

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Trump opts for used 747 as new Air Force One

Due to delays in the new VC-25B program, former US President Donald Trump has reportedly chosen a used Qatari 747, currently registered to Global Jet on the Isle of Man, as a replacement Air Force One, with modifications planned by L3 Harris for completion by year's end.

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