Trump's new Air Force One is estimated to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars
U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled to the public for the first time the Boeing 747 that Qatar gifted to the United States. This aircraft is set to become the new Air Force One and will be used for the U.S. president’s flights.
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly unveiled the new presidential Boeing 747, a gift from Qatar, for the first time. The unveiling took place on the evening of June 19 at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington.
According to Trump, the return flight from the G7 summit was his last on the current presidential aircraft. Going forward, the president plans to use the new aircraft, which is already being called one of the most expensive gifts in the history of the U.S. government.
During the unveiling, the U.S. president made no secret of his admiration for the aircraft. He repeatedly called it the best in every sense and stated that it would be a true “flying White House.” “This is the biggest and best plane in every sense,” Trump said. The U.S. president also stated that the level of comfort and luxury on the new aircraft will be unprecedented. “It will be a flying White House with a level of luxury never before seen,” he emphasized.
The plane is currently at Andrews Air Force Base. It is expected that on July 4, during the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the new Air Force One will perform a ceremonial flyover of the capital alongside other aircraft. According to experts, the Boeing 747 itself is valued at approximately $400 million. However, retrofitting the aircraft to meet the U.S. president’s needs may prove even more expensive.
President Trump steps off the new Air Force One and is immediately greeted by service members at Joint Base Andrews. pic.twitter.com/3evkCst6Ff
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Experts estimate that installing special communications and security systems, as well as other equipment, will cost more than a billion dollars. The gift from Qatar has sparked debate in the U.S. Criticism has come from both Democrats and Republicans. Some politicians and experts are raising questions about the ethics of such an expensive gift, as well as potential security risks.
Additional questions arose after it became known that Trump does not plan to leave the plane to his successors. According to U.S. media reports, after his presidential term ends, the aircraft is to be transferred to the Donald Trump Presidential Library. Precisely because of its cost, this Boeing 747 is already being called the most expensive gift ever received by a high-ranking U.S. official.
In addition to unveiling the plane, Trump announced new trips abroad. In particular, he stated his intention to visit Turkey and to return to China before the end of the year. According to the U.S. president, Chinese leader Xi Jinping is also expected to visit Washington this fall.
The story of the Qatari Boeing has already become one of the most talked-about topics in the U.S. While Trump’s supporters are impressed by the scale of the project, his opponents emphasize that serious disputes regarding security and the sources of funding for the aircraft’s refit may still arise. This has been reported by NBC News, among others.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he plans to visit Turkey this year, as well as make another trip to China. He made these remarks during a public event at Andrews Air Force Base. According to him, there will be many international trips in the coming months.
