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July 1, 2026
Trump's Inaugural Flight on Qatar-Gifted Air Force One Amid Criticism
- President Trump took his inaugural flight on a retrofitted Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar, which features luxury upgrades and a new design.
- The aircraft, valued at $400 million, replaces the aging 747-2 and will serve until new presidential jets are delivered in 2027 and 2028.
- The gift has sparked bipartisan criticism and raised concerns over potential conflicts of interest, despite White House assurances of compliance with the law.
8 Sources
- Trump to Take Maiden Flight on Qatari-Gifted Air Force OneJul 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM · WSJ
- Trump to fly on new Air Force One donated by Qatar for first timeJul 1, 2026 at 10:18 AM · Independent
- Trump takes first trip on Qatari-gifted Air Force OneJul 1, 2026 at 1:12 PM · CBS News
- Trump traveling to North Dakota on Qatari-gifted Air Force One maiden flightJul 1, 2026 at 1:47 PM · The Hill
- Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's trip to North DakotaJul 1, 2026 at 2:57 PM · CNBC
- Trump Takes First Flight on New Air Force OneJul 1, 2026 at 3:57 PM · NYT
- live: Trump speaks at Theodore Roosevelt library dedication in North DakotaJul 1, 2026 at 4:13 PM · The Hill
- Trump takes first flight on Qatar-gifted Air Force One amid criticismJul 1, 2026 at 4:18 PM · The Guardian