Qatari-Gifted Air Force One to Receive Upgrades This Fall, White House Says

The White House says the Qatari-gifted jet President Trump uses as Air Force One will undergo upgrades this fall, taking the aircraft out of service for about a month. The announcement comes as the aircraft remains designated for presidential travel, but a scheduled modification period will temporarily limit its availability. The report indicates the upgrade timeline will begin later this year, with the jet expected to return after the approximately one-month maintenance window. No additional technical details were provided in the excerpt. The upgrade plan is intended to ensure the aircraft’s capabilities while it serves as the U.S. presidential transport platform during normal operations.