The new Air Force One comes from Qatar: the royal family gives a Boeing 747 to Trump (who will be able to use it even when he will no longer be president)

The next Air Force One who will transport the US president around the world will come from Qatar. Donald Trump – Spazientito with Boeing for delays in delivery Of the most modern versions of the two current 747-he decided to accept a 747-8 from the Doha Royal Family. A move that raises more than some ethical perplexity. Not only because it would be, the American newspapers write, The greatest gift made to the White House by a foreign government. But also because the Jet Quadramotor will later be donated to the Trump presidential library (when he leaves the assignment) allowing him to continue to use it as a private citizen.

The agreement

The announcement – The news was anticipated by ABC News and then relaunched by Wall Street Journal and from New York Times – It is expected in the next few days during the trip to the Middle East, with a stop also in Qatar, of the US president. From Doha brake and argue that There is still no final decision. The Boeing 747-8 has a list price of about 400 million dollars (in the version used for passenger transport). Experts consulted by Courier bring the Real value around 145-150 million dollars, being a jet with the business configuration.

The model

The aircraft being donated should be the most « elderly » of the two available to the Qatar royal family, according to what you learn. Specifically, it would be the P4-Hbj registered plane, which came out of the Boeing factories of Everett, near Seattle, just over 13 years ago. Trump had the opportunity to see him live when he was at Palm Beach international airport in February. According to the aeronautical registers, the giant of heaven in December 2023 went from the royal family to Global Jet of the British island of Man and from April this year It is « parked » at San Antonio airport, Texas.

Additional interventions

Experts underline that to the market value must also be added that of the interventions (millionaires) required for each aircraft that transports the President of the United States: the Boeing must be equipped with all security tools, including anti-missile systems, and communication. For this reason, the jet will at first be delivered to the US military Air Force and the works will take care of L3harris, an American company that has been contracting with the US army for some time.

After the presidency

It is not clear whether the instrumentation is then removed when the aircraft will pass to the Trump Presidential Library Foundation (by January 1, 2029). Certainly all costs relating to the transfer will be borne by the public coffers. At this moment the Air Force One consists of two Boeing 747-200 which fly from 35 yearthe. The White House signed a contract with the aerospace giant in 2018 to replace them, but in addition to the costs, the delivery times that now focus on 2027 have also increased.

« Trump Force One »

Trump, however, presses to have at least a new Boeing 747 already this year. The private fleet of the American president consists of a Boeing 757 – built in 1991 – which was once owned by the Microsoft co -founder, Paul Allen. Trump bought him in 2011. « He is one of the most famous private jets in the world, » writes on the Trump Foundation website. «Completely personalized, It presents Italian leather seats embroidered with the Coat of arms of the Trump family, details plated in 24 carat gold, two private bedrooms, three bathrooms, areas for lunch and conferences, and an extensive entertainment system that rivals that of any private cinema ».