The gift from Qatar serves as a “bridge” aircraft to carry the president until the new planes ordered directly from Boeing arrive.
Trump unveiled a Qatar Boeing 747 as interim Air Force One until Boeing's VC-25B fleet arrives in 2028, a four-year delay from the original delivery date. The procurement slip underscores supply chain challenges in aerospace and the strategic importance of contingency planning when major infrastructure timelines slip.
Published Jun 20, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
The gift from Qatar serves as a “bridge” aircraft to carry the president until the new planes ordered directly from Boeing arrive.
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By Seung Min Kim and Manuel Balce Ceneta
Published Jun 20, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
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