President Donald Trump unveiled a new Air Force One on June 19, 2026, presenting a converted Boeing 747 that was formerly owned by the government of Qatar. The aircraft replaces the previous presidential jet, a VC-25A that made its final voyage the day prior after 36 years of service carrying American presidents.

The Qatari-origin 747 has been modified for presidential use, though the full scope of its security and communications upgrades has not been publicly detailed. The handover of the aircraft from Qatar to the United States had previously drawn scrutiny from members of both parties who raised questions about the constitutional and ethical implications of a sitting president accepting a high-value asset from a foreign government.

Trump presented the plane publicly and touted it as a superior replacement while the administration awaits the long-delayed delivery of two new Boeing VC-25B aircraft that have been under development for years. Cost overruns and production delays at Boeing have pushed back the delivery of those purpose-built presidential jets, making the interim use of the converted Qatari plane a practical stopgap according to administration officials.

The original Air Force One fleet, based on the iconic blue-and-white livery designed during the Kennedy administration, had become synonymous with the American presidency. It remains unclear whether the converted Qatari jet will retain a similar design scheme or adopt a new aesthetic during its service period.