VC-25B

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.

U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to strike Iran over its support for Hezbollah. He is pictured at Joint Base Andrews with a VC-25B aircraft gifted by Qatar.

Donald Trump unveiled a new, temporary Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. The jet, designated VC-25B and gifted by Qatar, has provoked political protest due to its $400m cost, which exceeds the $50 limit on unsolicited gifts from a single source in a year.

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.

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.

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 unveiled a new Air Force One, a Qatari-owned Boeing 747 converted for U.S. presidential use, featuring a navy blue and red color scheme. The jet serves as a temporary replacement until new Boeing planes arrive in 2028, following a reversal of a prior decision by President Joe Biden regarding the aircraft's design.

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.