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June 19, 2026
Trump Unveils New Air Force One: Modified Qatari 747-8
- President Trump unveiled the modified Boeing 747-8, now designated VC-25B, which was gifted by Qatar and is valued at approximately $400 million.
- The conversion costs for the aircraft are estimated at $1 billion, and it will serve as a temporary Air Force One until two new jets are delivered in 2027 and 2028.
- The acceptance of the high-value gift has sparked bipartisan backlash over potential conflicts of interest, despite the Pentagon asserting compliance with federal regulations.
10 Sources
- New Air Force One, a gift from Qatar, arrives and will soon fly TrumpJun 19, 2026 at 7:56 PM · Washington Post
- President Donald Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jetJun 19, 2026 at 8:09 PM · Independent
- Trump unveils new plane for Air Force One, a gift from QatarJun 19, 2026 at 8:26 PM · The Hill
- Trump unveils new Air Force One jet gifted by QatarJun 19, 2026 at 8:37 PM · NBC
- New Air Force One takes flight as Trump unveils revamped presidential aircraftJun 19, 2026 at 8:55 PM · Fox News
- Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jetJun 19, 2026 at 8:58 PM · CNBC
- Air Force One, gifted to Trump from Qatar, arrives at Joint Base AndrewsJun 19, 2026 at 9:01 PM · NPR
- Trump unveils modified Qatari luxury jet meant for Air Force OneJun 19, 2026 at 9:36 PM · BBC
- Trump unveils new Air Force One, a converted Qatari 747Jun 19, 2026 at 11:05 PM · The Guardian
- A New Air Force One, via Qatar, Nears Its First Presidential FlightJun 19, 2026 at 11:50 PM · NYT