Trump Says Qatari-Donated Air Force One Need Security Upgrades
The White House says the temporary presidential jet will be upgraded for about a month after scrutiny over missing missile-defense systems.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced the Qatari-donated Boeing 747 serving as Air Force One will undergo additional upgrades in about a month. Trump stated the jet will be "maxed out" following recent inquiries regarding its missing defensive security features.
- Officials describe the donated aircraft as a temporary "bridge" plane because the purpose-built Boeing 747-8s are delayed until 2028. Industry experts previously warned that the jet's accelerated refit left it lacking sophisticated defensive systems found on older presidential aircraft.
- Security concerns intensified on July 8 when Trump switched to an older Air Force One during a flight from Turkey to the United Kingdom. Reports indicate the Secret Service advised the change following rising hostility with Iran and questions regarding the Qatari jet's capabilities.
- Coverage of these security gaps prompted a leak investigation, leading federal agents to serve subpoenas to New York Times reporters just 24 hours after publication. The outlet has since filed a motion in Manhattan federal court seeking to block the grand jury subpoenas.
- Under a $3.9 billion contract, Boeing must deliver official replacements, a project currently four years behind schedule. Trump's reliance on the temporary, donated jet continues while the administration navigates these delivery delays and ongoing scrutiny regarding presidential travel security.
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White House: Trump to fly old Air Force One for about a month as Qatari-gifted jet gets 'upgrades'
The White House says President Donald Trump will return to an older Air Force One for about a month as the new Qatari-gifted jet undergoes additional upgrades and enhancements.
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