Qatari government
Coverage of Qatari government in the Nexus archive.
- Trump takes his first ride aboard a luxury new Air Force One gifted by Qataris
President Trump used a luxury Boeing Jet gifted by the Qatari government as a temporary Air Force One and addressed ethics concerns related to a newly disclosed billion-dollar crypto fortune.
- Trump criticizes Supreme Court, Spain, NATO in North Dakota comments
President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court, Spain, and NATO during remarks in North Dakota at the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. The event marked his first flight on the new Air Force One, a gift from the Qatari government to the U.S.
- GOP’s Rick Scott: Qatar is not our friend
Republican Sen. Rick Scott stated that Qatar is not a friend and criticized the Qatari government's role in U.S.-Iran negotiations and its relationship with Iran.
- Air Force One, gifted to Trump from Qatar, arrives at Joint Base Andrews
The newest Air Force One jet, gifted to President Donald Trump by the Qatari government, arrived at Joint Base Andrews ahead of schedule. Trump praised the plane's luxury and new red, white, and blue color scheme, while the Air Force announced accelerated delivery of the VC-25B Bridge aircraft to replace the current presidential jet.
- New Air Force One takes flight as Trump unveils revamped presidential aircraft
President Donald Trump unveiled a newly refurbished Boeing 747-8i presidential aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, describing it as larger and more luxurious than its predecessors. The jet, donated by the Qatari government and modified for presidential use, will serve as an interim Air Force One while Boeing works on delayed VC-25B replacements. Trump highlighted its size, red-white-and-blue paint scheme, and potential role in next year's America 250 celebration.
- Trump unveils Qatari-donated 747 that will serve as Air Force One
President Donald Trump unveiled a new Air Force One plane donated by the Qatari government at Joint Base Andrews. The aircraft is a 747 that will serve as Air Force One.
- White House officials bid farewell to Air Force One planes used since 1990
White House officials are saying goodbye to Air Force One planes that have been in use since 1990. Three new 747-800 aircraft, including a luxury jet donated by the Qatari government, are being prepared to serve as presidential aircraft.
- White House officials bid farewell to Air Force One planes used since 1990
White House officials are saying goodbye to Air Force One planes used since 1990. Three 747-800 aircraft are being prepared to replace them, including a luxury jet donated by the Qatari government.
- White House officials bid farewell to Air Force One planes used since 1990
White House officials are bidding farewell to Air Force One planes used since 1990. Three 747-800 aircraft are being prepared to replace them, including a luxury jet donated by the Qatari government.
- Qatari-gifted Boeing 747 joins presidential fleet as aging Air Force One retires
A Qatari-gifted Boeing 747 is being modified to join the U.S. presidential fleet as the aging VC-25A Air Force One planes retire. Three new VC-25B aircraft, including the donated jet, will replace the older models, with modifications ongoing at an airport in Texas. The transition follows scrutiny over security concerns and Trump's criticism of the existing fleet.