Qatar-gifted Air Force One replacement unveiled
US President Donald Trump speaks in front of the new Air Force One, gifted to him by Qatar, in a hangar at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on June 19, 2026. White House officials bade farewell on June 18, 2026 to one of the two jets that have been used to transport US presidents for more than 30 years. (AFP)
U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled on June 19 a replacement Air Force One aircraft gifted by Qatar, which he dubbed a "flying White House."
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," Trump said at a speech inside the plane's hangar, praising the gulf emirate for being "so nice and providing" it.
Qatar's gift of the aircraft — valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars — has raised ethical, constitutional and security concerns.
