President Donald Trump introduced the new Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The aircraft, previously owned by Qatar, has been transformed into the official U.S. presidential jet. It features a bold design with a navy blue underbelly and a red stripe, departing from the traditional robin’s egg blue. The left side of the plane bears the presidential seal, and a large American flag decorates the tail.
Trump, speaking to Air Force personnel, emphasized the plane’s luxury and noted its transformation into a “flying White House.” He exited the aircraft to his signature song, “God Bless the USA.” He plans to use the jet for the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, and mentioned a return to China, likely for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in November. His recent return from the Group of 7 summit marked the final trip aboard the old Air Force One.
Trump highlighted the new plane’s unrivaled presence at airports worldwide and stressed the importance of its design, which matches his taste. The aircraft is serving as a temporary solution until new Boeing planes are delivered in 2028. The administration accepted the gift from Qatar, addressing concerns about its ethics and legality. Trump assures he won’t use the Qatari jet post-presidency, anticipating its addition to a future presidential library.
The delay in receiving new planes prompted Trump to seek Qatar’s assistance. He emphasized the need for proper national representation, unlike a typical president who might avoid relying on aircraft loans. The Air Force confirmed that the new Air Force One meets strict security standards and retained much of its original interior, with modifications costing under $400 million.
Redesign efforts began during Trump’s earlier term, aiming to reflect his personal aircraft’s color scheme. Joe Biden later paused this for cost and delay concerns, but Trump reinstated it upon his return to office. Other government jets will also adopt this scheme.
An Air Force official disclosed that the current VC-25As will stay in service until the newer VC-25Bs are operational. The Qatari plane and VC-25As will remain available, and the Presidential Airlift Group will decide which aircraft to use based on each mission’s needs.
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