Boeing jet gifted to Trump by Qatari royal family to be delivered by summer
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A Boeing 747-8 jetliner, gifted to the Trump administration by the Qatari royal family, is expected to be delivered by summer 2026 for use as a presidential airlift aircraft. The Air Force confirmed acceptance of the gift, despite previous bipartisan backlash and ethical concerns surrounding Qatar's motives and the plane's security. The $400 million "flying palace" is undergoing extensive modifications to meet presidential security standards, including missile defense and secure communications. The delivery timeline is anticipated to coincide with the US's 250th birthday on July 4th. This comes after Trump's current Air Force One experienced an electrical issue, forcing it to return to Washington D.C. shortly after takeoff.
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