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Qatari 747-8i for Trump's Air Force One in test flights

A Qatari 747-8i gifted to President Trump for use as an interim Air Force One is undergoing rushed test flights and is expected to be operational this summer.

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A Boeing 747-8i aircraft gifted by Qatar to the United States for use as an interim Air Force One for President Donald Trump is now undergoing test flights. The Air Force is rushing the aircraft into service, with officials stating it is expected to be operational by the summer of 2026. The aircraft will serve as a temporary replacement while the new VC-25B presidential aircraft are under development.

e/eineurope · topic · T-00499cycle Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 00:14 UTC · first reported 18 Apr