Trump uses old Air Force One to leave Türkiye and sends new aircraft, a gift from Qatar, to US bases in Europe

United States Air Force VC-25B Bridge aircraft at Andrews Air Force Base after being delivered to the Trump administration on June 19, 2026.
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The President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced this Wednesday (8) that he will use the old Air Force One, and not the new aircraft donated by Qatar, to leave Turkey, after participating in the NATO summit in the capital of country.
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Trump stated in a post on the Truth Social network that he would use the aircraft that was replaced by the Qatari Boieng 747 to fly to RAF Mildenhall, an American base in the United Kingdom, "out of nostalgia". Brave men and women of the Armed Forces, we are sending the brand new and truly spectacular Air Force One to Mildenhall Air Force Base in the United Kingdom so they can have the opportunity to experience the aircraft. Everyone is very excited and we think they should be the first (...) It's totally worth it to give our great military heroes the chance to appreciate our beautiful new addition to the Air Force fleet!".
The new US Air Force was officially unveiled on June 19th.
The plane, a luxury Boeing 747, was a gift from Qatar to Donald Trump in May 2025. At the time, acceptance by the American president generated controversy. According to The New York Times, Trump "fell in love at first sight" with the aircraft.
"The Air Force's VC-25B Bridge aircraft has officially arrived at the Presidential Airlift Group and will begin its initial commissioning flights, marking the successful delivery of a safe and modified executive platform," the US Air Force said in a statement.
USA presents new Air Force One, gift from Qatar to Trump
Before being delivered to the Air Force, the aircraft It was painted in red, white, blue and gold, and underwent a series of adaptations to have all the safety specifications to transport the US president. The vehicle has to serve as a "flying Oval Office" and fly for hours in the event of a nuclear war, for example, all with the aim of protecting the American leader.
"The aircraft is safe, secure and equipped with the most advanced technologies necessary to meet the requirements of the presidential mission," said the US Air Force.
Trump visited Joint Base Andrews this Friday, where the new aircraft is stationed. In a speech in front of the plane, the American leader thanked the Qatari emir, Tamim Al Thani.
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US President Donald Trump speaks in front of the VC-25B Bridge plane, which will be the new Air Force One and was delivered to the US Air Force on June 19, 2026.
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VC-25B Bridge plane, from the United States Air Force, at Andrews Air Force Base after being delivered to the Trump administration on June 19, 2026.
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'Flying Oval Office': see details on the current Air Force One
The Air Force One plane currently used by the American presidency is a 747-200B model, also from Boeing. It has been adapted to allow aerial refueling and greater range for presidential travel.
The manufacturer claims the plane is called the "Flying Oval Office", with 370 square meters of interior space.
The main differences between the Air Force One and the standard Boeing 747 include state-of-the-art navigation, electronics and communications equipment.

Also differences are the internal configuration and furniture, independent luggage handler.
Among the accommodations are:
Conference and dining room;
Bedrooms for the president and first lady;
An office area for staff;
Office that transforms into a medical unit when necessary;
Working and rest areas for the presidential team, media representatives and Air Force teams;
Two kitchens that can provide 100 meals at once.
Check out what Boeing's 747-8 aircraft looks like
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