Donald Trump's new Air Force One.
US Air Force courtesy photo
Nicknamed the "flying Oval Office," Air Force One has long functioned as the president's flying command center, office, and private quarters.Since the mid-20th century, US presidents have flown on special planes designated "Air Force One" while carrying out their official duties.The modern Air Force One is equipped with everything the president might need, including office spaces, two kitchens, a stateroom with sleeping quarters, and a fully functional operating room.A new Air Force One jet, a Boeing 747-8 donated by the Qatari royal family and accepted by President Donald Trump in May 2025, is bringing a new level of luxury — and a new color scheme — to the presidential plane.Here's how the design of Air Force One has changed through the years.
Before presidents traveled on jet planes, the first-ever aircraft built for US presidents was a Douglas VC-54C Skymaster.
The Douglas VC-54C, known as "Sacred Cow."
