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Qatari-donated Air Force One to retain luxurious interior after $400M refit

newsMay 1, 2026833

The U.S. Air Force says the former Qatari Boeing 747 VC-25B donated to the United States will keep its opulent Qatari royal interior while serving as Air Force One for President Trump. The Air Force says the $400 million refit paid for security and systems upgrades rather than aesthetic changes. The aircraft has completed modifications and flight testing and is being repainted into a red, white, and blue livery for a scheduled rollout this summer. This matters because the jet will carry the president while combining foreign-donated luxury with U.S. defensive and communications upgrades, affecting presidential security and public image.

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