Trump unveils Qatari 747 set to join Air Force One fleet
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Trump Unveils Converted Qatari 747 as New Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews

Guardian US Politics—President Trump unveiled a converted Qatari Boeing 747 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, calling it the new Air Force One and 'the world's most luxurious plane.' The aircraft, accepted from Qatar as a gift last year, arrived at Andrews to begin commissioning flights and bears a massive American flag livery. The jet is set to serve as a stopgap presidential aircraft until new Boeing VC-25Bs arrive around 2028; Trump said the plane would participate in a July 4 flyover. The gift's value far exceeds the $50 legal limit on unsolicited foreign gifts. Trump also said he may donate the aircraft to his presidential library after leaving office.