Donald Trump boards newly gifted Qatar-provided Air Force One aircraft

US President Donald Trump Embarks on Maiden Flight on New Air Force One

Washington D.C. - US President Donald Trump took to the skies on Wednesday aboard the newly refurbished Air Force One, a $400 million Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar. The aircraft was flown from Maryland to North Dakota, where it was used to dedicate a museum in honour of Theodore Roosevelt.

According to reports, Trump made his first flight on the new plane during this trip. The aircraft has undergone significant refurbishment and upgrades, valued at $400 million.

Details of the flight are not yet available. However, sources confirm that the aircraft departed from Maryland before heading to North Dakota.

The refurbished Air Force One is a Boeing 747-200B series aircraft, which was gifted by Qatar in 2017. The aircraft has undergone extensive renovations and upgrades, including the installation of new avionics systems and interior furnishings.

Trump’s comments on the aircraft are reported to be positive, with him describing it as “the best plane ever built”.

Source: Al Jazeera