USA presents new Air Force One, gift from Qatar to Trump

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 US Air Force officially presented this Friday (19) the plane that will serve as the new Air Force One, designated to transport presidents of the United States. The aircraft is the one donated by Qatar as a gift to Donald Trump.
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"The Air Force 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.
The plane, a luxury Boeing 747, was a gift from Qatar to Donald Trump in May 2025. At the time, the acceptance by the American president generated controversy. According to "The New York Times", Trump "fell in love at first sight" with the aircraft.
Before being handed over to the Air Force, the aircraft 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.
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 Air Force One current
The Air Force One plane used by the American presidency is currently 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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