Trump unexpectedly switches back to old Air Force One, sidelining Qatari jet
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would fly from Turkey to Britain on an older Air Force One aircraft, an unexpected switch that raised…
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US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would fly from Turkey to Britain on an older Air Force One aircraft, an unexpected switch that raised questions about a retrofitted Boeing 747 donated by Qatar that he unveiled only weeks ago as his new presidential jet. The new plane is a Boeing 747 gifted to the US by Qatar last year and refitted by defence contractor L3Harris Technologies. The switch follows months of scrutiny over the luxury gift intended to serve as a temporary replacement while Boeing struggles to deliver long-delayed next-generation Air Force One planes.
Furthermore, Trump said on Truth Social that he would use an older Air Force One plane "for old time's sake" to fly to RAF Mildenhall in Britain while the new plane visits the same base so US service members stationed there can tour the aircraft. The trip to Turkey was the first international trip for the new plane. The Qatari jet is serving as a bridge aircraft while Boeing works to deliver two purpose-built 747-8s under a $3.9 billion fixed-price contract signed in 2018.
In addition, Photo: AFP The jumbo aircraft has been painted in a red, white, dark blue and gold livery chosen by Trump, marking a departure from the long-standing design used on Air Force One for decades. A second aircraft that can operate as Air Force One is always on standby during presidential trips.
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US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would fly from Turkey to Britain on an older Air Force One aircraft, an unexpected switch that raised questions about a retrofitted Boeing 747 donated by Qatar that he unveiled only weeks ago as his new presidential jet.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe new plane is a Boeing 747 gifted to the US by Qatar last year and refitted by defence contractor L3Harris Technologies.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe switch follows months of scrutiny over the luxury gift intended to serve as a temporary replacement while Boeing struggles to deliver long-delayed next-generation Air Force One planes.
reliability low1/2 sourcesTrump said on Truth Social that he would use an older Air Force One plane "for old time's sake" to fly to RAF Mildenhall in Britain while the new plane visits the same base so US service members stationed there can tour the aircraft.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe trip to Turkey was the first international trip for the new plane.
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The Qatari jet is serving as a bridge aircraft while Boeing works to deliver two purpose-built 747-8s under a $3.9 billion fixed-price contract signed in 2018.
according to Geo NewsPhoto: AFP The jumbo aircraft has been painted in a red, white, dark blue and gold livery chosen by Trump, marking a departure from the long-standing design used on Air Force One for decades.
according to South China Morning Post — WorldA second aircraft that can operate as Air Force One is always on standby during presidential trips.
according to Geo NewsTrump won’t fly $400M new Air Force One out of Turkey as Iran war resumes.
according to New York Post
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US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would fly from Turkey to Britain on an older Air Force One aircraft, an unexpected…
omitted byRight sidecovered byCenterThe new plane is a Boeing 747 gifted to the US by Qatar last year and refitted by defence contractor L3Harris Technologies.
omitted byRight sidecovered byCenterThe switch follows months of scrutiny over the luxury gift intended to serve as a temporary replacement while Boeing struggles to deliver…
omitted byRight sidecovered byCenterTrump said on Truth Social that he would use an older Air Force One plane "for old time's sake" to fly to RAF Mildenhall in Britain while…
omitted byRight sidecovered byCenterThe trip to Turkey was the first international trip for the new plane.
omitted byRight sidecovered byCenter