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1 day ago
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'Pay attention': Spirit pilots got a slap on the wrist after flying too close to Air Force One while Trump was on board

fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
World news

'Pay attention': Spirit pilots got a slap on the wrist after flying too close to Air Force One while Trump was on board

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fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

I visited the largest military aviation museum in the world with over 350 aircraft and missiles on display. Here are the coolest things I saw.

"Air superiority was something that the Air Force has been a big part of since its inception. You still see that today, and that's one of the things that you will see all the way through," Prichard said. "The same with global reach - making sure that the aircraft that we have can go any place, anytime, right now. All of the aircraft that you see on display here will do that."
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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

See inside Dwight D. Eisenhower's Air Force One, the only plane of its kind ever built

Columbine III, a unique Lockheed VC-121E, served as Eisenhower's Air Force One and is now on display at the National Museum of the Air Force.
History
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

See inside Harry Truman's historic Air Force One plane featuring a stateroom and a cartoon eagle paint job

Harry Truman used The Independence, a Douglas VC-118 presidential plane (1947–1953), now on public display at the National Museum of the US Air Force.
History
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I toured the Air Force One plane that carried 8 presidents and brought JFK's body home from Dallas. Take a look inside.

SAM 26000 served as presidential Air Force One from 1962 to 1998, transported presidents and Kennedy's body, hosted LBJ's oath, and now resides in Dayton.
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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

I Probably Shouldn't Be Breaking That Story': Republican Senator Hints at Plan for New Air Force One on CNN

Sen. Rounds expressed concerns about President Trump's acceptance of a gift plane from Qatar, suggesting ethical and security implications need clarity.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Qatar's lavish gift for Don: Letters to the Editor - May 20, 2025

Qatar's $400 million jet gift to Trump raises ethical concerns, suggesting potential corruption and legal implications surrounding acceptance and ownership.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The US Air Force has been tasked with modifying the Qatari jet gifted to Trump. It could cost $1B to upgrade.

US Air Force plans to modify a gifted Boeing 747-8 jet for presidential use, raising cost and ethical concerns.
Potential modification costs for the jet could exceed $1 billion, according to critics.
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fromNew York Magazine
4 months ago

The Curse of the Plane Qatar Is Giving Trump

Trump's desire for a luxury Boeing 747-8 reflects his frustrations with Air Force One delays and highlights his understanding of power through status.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

The Mideast Is Donald Trump's Safe Place

Trump's emphasis on upgrading Air Force One was driven by envy of newer planes from other countries rather than national security concerns.
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US politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Trump Administration Accepts Qatar's Jet Gift

Pentagon accepted a luxury airliner from Qatar for potential use as Air Force One, prompting security and ethical concerns.
US politics
fromeuronews
3 months ago

US Defence Department accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Trump's use

The U.S. accepted a Boeing 747 as a gift from Qatar for use as Air Force One, prompting legal and ethical questions.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

US accepts $400M jet from Qatar, will be used as Trump's official plane

The US accepted a 747 from Qatar as a gift for President Trump, raising legal and ethical concerns.
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US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Pentagon Had a Budget Surplus. Guess What Trump Decided to Do With It.

The Pentagon reallocates funds for Sentinel's cost overruns to convert a luxury plane into Air Force One, sidelining urgent military needs.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

US Air Force will shift funds from a nuclear missile program for $400 million refit on Trump's Qatar jet

The US Air Force will use excess funds to refurbish a 747 jet gifted by Qatar for presidential use.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Cost to ready Qatar's gifted jet for Air Force One duty may be much lower than expected, Air Force secretary says

The costs of modifying a luxury jet gifted by Qatar to the Trump administration to serve as an interim Air Force One for the president could be less than expected, the US Air Force secretary said this week.
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Washington DC
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Trump 'disappointed' in Boeing for slow Air Force One delivery after Qatar plane offer raises eyebrows

Trump expresses disappointment in Boeing's delay of Air Force One refurbishment while acknowledging Qatar's offer of a luxury jet.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Trump 'disappointed' in Boeing for slow Air Force One delivery after Qatar plane offer raises eyebrows

Trump expresses disappointment in Boeing's delay of Air Force One refurbishment while acknowledging Qatar's offer of a luxury jet.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump administration officially accepts jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One

The plane, worth hundreds of millions of dollars, is a gift that Trump said he would be 'stupid' to turn down, suggesting a quick conversion for use.
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#trump-administration
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump administration accepts jet from Qatar for possible use as Air Force One

Trump's administration accepted a Boeing 747 from Qatar, sparking bipartisan criticism over potential safety risks and motives for the gift.
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

See inside Qatar's lavish Boeing 747 business jet that may become Trump's new Air Force One

The Trump administration plans to acquire a gifted Boeing 747-8 from Qatar, enhancing the Air Force One fleet with a luxurious aircraft.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Made the First Move for Jet Gift' From Qataris: Report

Trump's claim that Qatar gifted a plane is contradicted by sources indicating the U.S. initiated the acquisition talks.
US politics
fromTheregister
4 months ago

President Trump's Qatari 747 is a flying security disaster

The Trump administration is accepting a luxury 747-8 from Qatar as temporary Air Force One, raising security and ethical concerns.
Washington DC
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Inside Trump's $400m 'palace in the sky' gifted from Qatar

The Trump Administration has accepted a luxury Boeing 747 from Qatar, equipped with extensive amenities for use as a temporary Air Force One.
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US politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

'SNL' mocks Trump and the pushback to Qatar's proposed Air Force One gift

SNL humorously critiqued Trump's Middle East trip and the controversy over a potential Qatari jet gift as Air Force One.
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Boo-hoo! A petulant Trump whines about flying on the majestic Air Force One

My horrible experience pales in comparison to what Donald Trump has to deal with when he flies on renowned Air Force One.
Washington DC
US politics
fromNBC News
4 months ago

Turning Qatari 747 into Air Force One could cost $1 billion and take years, experts say

Refurbishing a Qatari 747 into Air Force One may exceed $1 billion and take years, with questionable financial sense.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

NEW POLL: Trump Taking $400M Jet from Qatar Is Unacceptable,' Americans Say by Whopping Margin

A poll shows a majority of Americans find it unacceptable for Trump's administration to accept a $400 million jet from Qatar.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Rand Paul Urges Trump to Reject Plane from Qatar: It's a Mistake'

Sen. Rand Paul urges Trump to reject a $400 million gift jet from Qatar to avoid ethical concerns and potential constitutional violations.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Ethics experts worry about the implications of Trump accepting Qatar's luxury plane

The Trump administration's potential acceptance of a Qatari plane as Air Force One raises constitutional concerns regarding the Emoluments Clause.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Trump, pressed on Qatari jet, says only 'stupid' people reject gifts

Trump dismissed ethical concerns over accepting a luxury jet from Qatar, claiming only a 'stupid' person would refuse such an offer.
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