Trump administration will accept a luxury jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One

Published: Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 4:59 pm

Trump to Receive Luxury Jet from Qatar for Air Force One Use

**Washington D.C.** - In a surprising move, the Trump administration is set to receive a super-luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar, which will be used as Air Force One for presidential travel. According to multiple sources familiar with the planning, the jet will be gifted to President Donald Trump and used until shortly before he leaves office.

The arrangement, first reported by ABC News, is expected to adhere to all U.S. and international laws, as well as ethical guidelines. The sources indicate that the plane's ownership will be transferred to the Trump presidential library foundation after the president completes his second term.

The idea of gifting the jet has reportedly been under discussion for some time, with the formal offer recently accepted by the president. The delivery of the aircraft is expected to take some time. President Trump is scheduled to discuss the arrangement during his visit to Qatar this week.

This news comes as President Trump embarks on his first foreign trip of his second term, with stops in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. During his visit to Qatar, Trump is expected to deliver a speech and meet with American troops at the Al Udeid Air Base. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to accompany the president during the base visit. This marks the second time Trump has chosen Saudi Arabia as the first stop on his foreign trip, mirroring his itinerary from his first term in 2017.

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