President Trump debuted the VC-25B Bridge, a luxury jet gifted by Qatar, marking a significant upgrade from the outgoing presidential plane in design and features.
The aircraft was first used on Wednesday
Jul 02, 2026
03:48 pm
What's the storyUS President Donald Trump has officially taken delivery of his new Air Force One, the VC-25B Bridge.
The aircraft, a gift from Qatar, was first used as Air Force One on Wednesday when it flew from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to Medora, North Dakota.
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