Trump Reportedly Shopping for New Air Force One Jet

The president may consider purchasing a Qatari-owned 747 amid continued Boeing delays.

Caleb Revill

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Steve Spears

President Donald Trump on Air Force One [Credit: Evan El-Amin/Shutterstock]

Key Takeaways:

Donald Trump is reportedly considering purchasing a Qatari-owned 747-8 aircraft, following significant delays in the production of new Air Force One jets ordered from Boeing.
Trump inspected the 2012-built luxury 747-8, previously used by Qatar's ruling family, during a visit to West Palm Beach, Florida.
The potential acquisition comes seven years after the initial order for new Air Force One planes and amidst ongoing Boeing manufacturing delays.
Boeing's delays are a widespread issue in the aviation industry, stemming from safety concerns and manufacturing problems that have impacted airlines and aircraft deliveries.

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Seven years after ordering a new Air Force One jet from Boeing, and following several delays, President Donald Trump has reportedly gone airplane shopping elsewhere.

According to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday, Trump is considering buying a Qatari-owned 747-8. The report stated that on Feb. 15, the plane was flown overnight from Qatar to West Palm Beach, Florida, where Trump inspected it.