# Trump Unveils New Air Force One, a Boeing 747-8 Gifted by Qatar

_Jun 20 15:56_

Tags: Boeing, Qatar, United States, airline, merger & acquisition, industry news

President Trump unveiled a new Boeing 747-8 as Air Force One on June 19, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews. The jet was gifted by Qatar and has undergone commissioning flights

## Summary

President Trump unveiled a new Boeing 747-8 as Air Force One on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews. The aircraft, previously owned by the Qatari royal family, was gifted to the U.S. and has completed commissioning flights. The Air Force prioritized operational readiness, leaving the interior layout minimally changed but upgraded with advanced technologies. The plane features a red, white, and blue livery and is scheduled for a flyover of Washington DC on July 4, 2026, ahead of the 250th birthday of the United States. The acquisition is framed as a gift to Trump personally, with plans for it to be housed at his presidential library after his term ends in early 2029

## Why it matters

Affects 3 airline programs (Air France-KLM, Boeing, Lufthansa).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/trump-new-air-force-one-flying-palace-gifted-qatar) — Trump Shows Off New Air Force One, A $400 Million Flying Palace Gifted By Qatar

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