Video: Trump Flies on New Air Force One Jet Gifted by Qatar

Air Force One underlines a new chapter for U.S. presidential aviation as President Trump takes his first flight on the newly acquired Air Force One, a luxury Boeing 747-8 reportedly gifted by Qatar. The jet marks a shift from the previous Air Force One, described in the report as being 35 to 36 years old. The decision to accept an aircraft from a foreign government has triggered ethical questions from lawmakers. The article characterizes the aircraft as unique and notes that the U.S. would not have been willing to spend the amount needed to build a similar plane. Qatar is presented as a Middle East ally, and the transfer is framed as a sign of strong ties.