Qatar-gifted Boeing 747 aircraft set to replace Air Force One this summer
The U.S. Air Force has completed modifications and security testing on a Boeing 747 donated by Qatar to serve as a temporary Air Force One replacement. The aircraft, which underwent a $400 million overhaul focused on security measures and communications systems after being received in May 2025, is expected to be ready for use as soon as summer 2025. The plane will retain its luxurious interior design while incorporating top-secret communication equipment and undergoing security sweeps to ensure no tracking or listening devices are present.
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Coverage splits on specificity: Reuters targets Fourth of July deployment, while others report only summer; The Hill emphasizes temporary use while others treat it as the primary replacement; most outlets note security concerns satisfied, but only Washington Examiner details the $400 million cost.
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“Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly as Air Force One this summer”NPR NPR LEFT
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“Trump's Qatari-Gifted Air Force One Will Keep Its Luxurious Royal Interior - WSJ”WSJ Wall Street Journal RIGHT-CENTER
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“US military signals Qatari jet on track for Air Force One use” · The Hill, Reuters
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NPRNPR Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly as Air Force One this summer 62d ago CENTER2
HThe Hill US military signals Qatari jet on track for Air Force One use 62d ago RReuters Exclusive: US aims for Fourth of July to deploy Qatar-gifted jet as Air Force One 58d ago Tracked claims from across the political spectrum
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