US President Donald Trump has unveiled a newly converted Air Force One aircraft, describing it as a “flying White House.” The jet, formerly owned by Qatar, has been refurbished from a Boeing 747 into a temporary presidential aircraft. The move comes as Boeing-delivered replacements face delays until 2028. Trump presented the aircraft at Joint Base […]
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Trump unveils new Air Force One, converted Qatari jumbo jet
JOINT BASE ANDREWS: US President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a newly designated Air Force One aircraft, a former Qatar-owned Boeing 747 that has been converted into the official presidential jet, during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. The aircraft, previously owned by Qatar, has been extensively modified to serve as a temporary […]
US Presidential Boeing Aircraft Retired After 35 Years; Qatar’s $400 Million Jet to Serve as New Air Force One
The United States presidential aircraft, commonly known as Air Force One, has been officially retired after 35 years of service. The long-serving Boeing jet, which carried US presidents across the world, has now been replaced by a luxury aircraft gifted by Qatar, valued at around $400 million, which will serve as the new Air Force […]
Trump plane returns to base after minor electrical issue
US President Donald Trump plane returned to Joint Base Andrews late Tuesday due to what the White House described as a “minor electrical issue”, briefly interrupting his trip to Switzerland for the Davos forum. The aircraft landed safely shortly after 0400 GMT, according to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who said the decision was made “out […]
Trump unveils ‘America First 250’ aircraft design, sparks online debate
President Donald Trump triggered a wave of online reactions after unveiling the design of a new presidential aircraft dubbed “America First 250” through a rapid series of posts on his social media platform, Truth Social. Read More: Trump in spotlight as 2026 World Cup draw begins The posts appeared early on December 26, a day after […]
Suspicious package at Joint Base Andrews sends seven to hospital
WASHINGTON — Seven people were briefly hospitalized after opening a suspicious package containing a white powder at Joint Base Andrews, the US military facility near Washington D.C. that houses Air Force One, according to US media reports. Initial tests conducted by a HAZMAT team indicated that the substance was not hazardous, and all seven individuals […]
Trump denies US strike plans on Venezuela
US President Donald Trump on Saturday denied any plans for military strikes on Venezuela. He spoke aboard Air Force One. Trump said media reports suggesting strikes were false. His comments followed weeks of speculation about potential action against the South American nation. The denial contrasts with earlier statements. Trump had previously hinted that he might […]
Trump rules out running as Vice President in 2028 elections
US President Donald Trump has ruled out running as vice president in the 2028 elections, dismissing the idea as “a trick” and saying it would not be fair to the American people. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said that while some supporters had floated the idea to extend his political career, he […]