Presidential Airlift Group
Coverage of Presidential Airlift Group in the Nexus archive.
- President Donald Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet
President Donald Trump unveiled a new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet with a navy and red color scheme, serving as a bridge aircraft until new Boeing planes arrive in 2028. The administration accepted the jet despite ethical concerns, and Trump reinstated his preferred colors after Then-President Joe Biden reversed the decision in 2023.
- President Donald Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet
President Donald Trump unveiled a new Air Force One, a Qatari-owned jet converted into the U.S. presidential aircraft with a navy blue and red color scheme. The jet serves as a temporary replacement until Boeing delivers new planes in 2028, despite ethics concerns over accepting a foreign gift. Trump reinstated his preferred color design after reversing a prior decision by President Joe Biden.
- President Donald Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet
President Donald Trump unveiled a new Air Force One, a converted Qatari-owned Boeing 747, featuring a navy blue and red color scheme. The jet serves as a temporary 'bridge' aircraft until new Boeing planes arrive in 2028, despite questions about accepting a foreign gift. Trump stated he would donate the Qatari jet to a future presidential library after leaving office.
- President Donald Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet
President Donald Trump unveiled a new Air Force One, a converted Qatari-owned jet with a navy blue and red color scheme, intended as a temporary replacement until new Boeing planes arrive in 2028. The aircraft replaces the Kennedy-era blue design and includes security modifications costing under $400 million. The Air Force confirmed older VC-25A jets will remain in service alongside the Qatari jet until the new Boeing VC-25Bs are operational.
- Trump unveils new Air Force One gifted to him by Qatar
Trump unveiled a new Air Force One gifted by Qatar, valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars. The aircraft, designated VC-25B Bridge, was delivered to the US Air Force's Presidential Airlift Group and will begin commissioning flights.