Qatari jet
Coverage of Qatari jet in the Nexus archive.
- Trump said Qatari jet was destined for his library. That may change
A White House official stated that there is no final decision regarding which plane will be displayed at the Trump presidential library. This uncertainty means that the fate of the Qatari jet remains unclear.
- Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump’s trip to North Dakota
President Donald Trump is taking his first trip on a retrofitted Qatari jet serving as Air Force One for a flight to North Dakota. The aircraft has been modified for presidential use.
- 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 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.
- 'Last ride': US says goodbye to Air Force One as Qatari jet awaits
The U.S. is saying goodbye to Air Force One as a Qatari jet awaits. Air Force One, carrying President Donald Trump, departed from Geneva Airport after the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France.