Boeing 747-8i
Coverage of Boeing 747-8i in the Nexus archive.
- How Trump's new Air Force One, a luxury jet from Qatar, compares to the outgoing presidential plane
President Donald Trump flew on his new Air Force One, a Qatari-gifted VC-25B jet valued at $400 million, which is larger, faster, more fuel-efficient, and more luxurious than the outgoing VC-25A. The new plane, previously a luxury transport for the Qatari royal family, was painted in red, white, and blue and retrofitted with protective measures.
- In a first, Trump will travel aboard Qatari-donated Air Force One
President Donald Trump will travel on a Qatari-donated Air Force One for the first time to visit the Theodore Presidential Library in North Dakota. The aircraft, part of the U.S. Air Force’s commissioning process, replaces an aging VC-35A and was delayed due to supply chain issues. Trump also confirmed its use for a NATO summit in Turkey and hinted at a potential trip to China.
- New Air Force One takes flight as Trump unveils revamped presidential aircraft
President Donald Trump unveiled a newly refurbished Boeing 747-8i aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, describing it as an interim Air Force One while Boeing works on delayed VC-25B replacements. The jet, donated by Qatar, features a new red, white, and blue paint scheme and Trump praised its size, luxury, and potential role in the America 250 celebration.