Trump poised to accept Qatar luxury jet as potential Air Force One
Sunday, May 11, 2025, 12:20 pm
Reports indicate that President Trump is reportedly set to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar’s ruling family, with hints that the aircraft could be reconfigured as a presidential plane. Officials and observers are eyeing potential modifications and broader implications as the deal unfolds.
ABC, citing people familiar with the plans, said that a gift is expected to be announced this week, when Trump visits Qatar as part of his Middle East tour
The gift is expected to be announced when Trump visits Qatar as part of a trip that also includes stops in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
ABC News reported that the president will use the plane as his aircraft until shortly before he leaves office in January 2029
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump reportedly is set to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and U.S. officials could convert the plane into a potential presidential aircraft. ABC News reported…
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