Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar

TL;DR

President Trump unveiled the new Air Force One, a Boeing 747-8.
The plane was a $400 million gift from the Qatari government.
It is described as the world's most luxurious plane.
The aircraft has undergone final government modifications and will soon begin commissioning flights.
The new Air Force One will replace the 747-2 that has been in service for over 30 years.
President Trump defended accepting the gifted plane, stating it was free and beneficial for the country.
The new plane is expected to be used until a new fleet is delivered in 2028.
Taxpayers bore costs for training and a mock-up of the interior.

Weiter zum Originalartikel