Trump’s Bold Acquisition of a Luxury Jet for Air Force One**

Tue Jul 15 2025 22:30:51 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Trump’s Bold Acquisition of a Luxury Jet for Air Force One**

President Trump's administration strikes a secretive deal with Qatar to acquire a luxury Boeing 747-8 as a temporary Air Force One solution amid delays in Boeing's construction.**


Faced with backlog issues related to his official aircraft, President Trump announces that Qatar will supply a luxury jet as a stand-in for Air Force One, highlighting the administration's quick maneuvering and complex negotiations that underline the urgency of the aircraft's operational needs.**


President Trump sought an urgent resolution for the Air Force One dilemma amid ongoing delays with Boeing's contract for two new planes, originally signed back in 2018 and valued at $3.9 billion. With the anticipated delivery timeline stretching into 2024 and potentially beyond Trump’s tenure, the President was forced to use aging aircraft dating back to President George H.W. Bush's administration. The continued use of these older planes not only raised concerns about their operational reliability but also became a pressing issue, as both parties acknowledged the necessity for replacements.

The President publicly made it clear that the U.S. needed a state-of-the-art aircraft, stating, “We’re the United States of America.” Thus began a clandestine effort between Washington and Doha to negotiate a deal for a temporary solution. Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steven Witkoff, played an essential role, coordinating with military officials to secure what was characterized by Trump as a “GIFT, FREE OF CHARGE” from Qatar.

By May 11, Trump announced the news, revealing that the luxurious Boeing 747-8 from Qatar would replace the outdated Air Force One planes during the interim. However, the details surrounding the costs needed for outfitting the plane for presidential use and worries about its operational viability in the near future remain unresolved. Observers continue to speculate whether the aircraft can be ready for service before the end of Trump's term, given inherent challenges that may arise during the transition.

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