During a recent Middle East trip, President Trump highlighted the future of Air Force One, expressing dissatisfaction with the current 42-year-old model. He announced that new aircraft are on the way while addressing a bipartisan backlash against his intention to accept a Qatari luxury jet as a replacement. Trump emphasized Boeing's role in providing significant defense contracts and expressed concern over the delay in the delivery of new Air Force One models until after 2027, fueling ongoing debates within Congress about his aircraft gifts.
"I leave now and get onto a 42-year-old Boeing. But new ones are coming. New ones are coming," Trump said during an event in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates.
"Boeing makes the best plane, and they've had some headaches over the past years," Trump said during a business presentation on the final day of his trip.
It's unclear if Trump's declaration that new versions of Air Force One are coming signals he changed his mind about accepting the $400 million Qatari 'palace on wings..."
Trump, who said Monday he was 'disappointed' that Boeing would be unable to deliver new versions of Air Force One before 2027, praised the company during his trip...
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