Qatar, Trump and Air Force One
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Converting a luxury jet gifted by Qatar to President Donald Trump into a replacement for Air Force One could potentially cost hundreds of millions of dollars and it could take up two years to install the necessary security equipment,
President Trump is in Qatar on Wednesday, just days after announcing plans to accept an expensive luxury jet from the Qatari government as the new Air Force One.
A top US Air Force official said Boeing Co. is proposing to deliver its new version of Air Force One by 2027 as officials look to satisfy President Donald Trump’s demand for the updated presidential jetliner before the end of his second term.