Boeing jet gifted to Trump by Qatari royal family to be delivered by summer

Controversial gifted jetliner described as a ‘flying palace’ is anticipated to be used as new Air Force One plane

The Boeing 747-8 jetliner gifted to the Donald Trump administration by the Qatari royal family is set to be delivered to Trump by this summer.

Confirming the anticipated use of the aircraft as the new Air Force One jet, an air force spokesperson told the Guardian: “The Air Force remains committed to expediting delivery of the VC-25 bridge aircraft in support of the Presidential airlift mission, with an anticipated delivery no later than summer 2026.”