On July 1, 2026, US President Donald Trump traveled to North Dakota on his first trip aboard the new Air Force One, a Boeing 747-8 aircraft gifted by the Qatari government. The $400 million aircraft was introduced last month as the replacement for the military-grade Boeing 747-2, which had served as the presidential transport for over three decades.
The gifted Boeing 747-8 is expected to remain in service until the US Air Force receives a new fleet of Boeing presidential aircraft within the next two years. Despite its luxury and advanced features, the gift has sparked criticism and raised concerns about potential corruption.
The trip to North Dakota marks a significant moment for the current administration as it begins using the Qatar-gifted aircraft for official presidential travel.
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