President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a Qatar-donated presidential aircraft that will temporarily serve as Air Force One, while confirming plans to use the jet for next month's NATO summit in Turkey and signaling a possible trip to China later this year.
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Air Force announced that the modified aircraft, designated the VC-25B Bridge aircraft, has officially joined the Presidential Airlift Group and will begin initial commissioning flights, reported South China Morning Post.
NEW AIR FORCE ONE! ✈️🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/8DcY6ZErsy— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 19, 2026 Trump arrived aboard the jet during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, praising the aircraft's craftsmanship and appearance.
"The workmanship of this plane is, when you see it, you won’t believe it," Trump told Air Force personnel gathered inside a hangar.
