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 as an alternative to the delayed new Air Force One jet from Boeing.
Trump inspected the luxury 747-8, built in 2012 and previously used by Qatar's ruling family, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
This consideration stems from ongoing delays in Boeing's Air Force One production, part of wider manufacturing issues and safety controversies impacting the company and airlines.

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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.