Photos: Trump Unveils New Air Force One After $400M Overhaul of Qatar Gift
President Donald Trump unveiled a new Air Force One aircraft Friday during a private hangar tour, debuting the controversial Boeing 747 jumbo jet gifted to the U.S. by the government of Qatar.
Dubbed the “VC-25B Bridge,” the luxury airliner recently completed a complex, $400 million military overhaul to install secure communications and anti-missile defense systems. The plane, revealed at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, features a striking, dark blue, red, and gold livery personally selected by Trump, replacing the iconic JFK-era light blue design.
The U.S. Air Force confirmed the aircraft will undergo initial commissioning flights before officially entering service for upcoming presidential missions.
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President Donald Trump speaks after touring the newly designated Air Force One presidential aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) Manuel Balce Ceneta AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta President Donald Trump exits the newly designated Air Force One presidential aircraft following a tour at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) Manuel Balce Ceneta AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta President Donald Trump speaks after touring the newly designated Air Force One presidential aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) Manuel Balce Ceneta AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta President Donald Trump exits the newly designated Air Force One presidential aircraft following a tour at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) Manuel Balce Ceneta AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta President Donald Trump speaks after touring the newly designated Air Force One presidential aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) Manuel Balce Ceneta AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta President Donald Trump, left, speaks alongside Air Force Gen. Dale White after touring the newly designated Air Force One presidential aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) Manuel Balce Ceneta AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta
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This story was originally published June 19, 2026 at 3:18 PM.