Trump launches Qatar-gifted Air Force One on inaugural flight

Trump launches Qatar-gifted Air Force One on inaugural flight

CNN reported that President Donald Trump boarded the Qatar-donated Boeing 747-800, beginning its inaugural flight as Air Force One, and praised the gift. He said the United States could not build a comparable aircraft. AP later noted that Trump took the retrofitted 747 on its first official trip, heading toward North Dakota for the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.

The aircraft, valued at $400 million, had been converted for presidential use. The flight marked the first time the Qatar-gifted jet served as the president’s official transport.

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President Trump begins first flight on Qatar-gifted Air Force One
President Trump begins first flight on Qatar-gifted Air Force One

AP News • 01 Jul 16:12

President Donald Trump took the inaugural flight on a retrofitted Boeing 747, a $400 million aircraft donated by Qatar, en route to North Dakota for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening.

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Trump praises Qatar-gifted jet as inaugural Air Force One flight begins
Trump praises Qatar-gifted jet as inaugural Air Force One flight begins

CNN • 01 Jul 13:02

President Donald Trump boarded a Qatar-donated Boeing 747-800 for its first flight as Air Force One, noting that the United States could not build a comparable aircraft.

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