Trump plans to accept luxury 747 from Qatar

The Qatari royal family is discussing donating a $400m jumbo jet to the Trump administration that would be outfitted to serve as Air Force One – and President Trump’s personal plane after he leaves office

Qatar’s Boeing 747-8i could become one of most valuable gifts ever received by U.S. government, and violate emoluments clause in Constitution which forbids U.S. officials from accepting foreign gifts without congressional approval

76.2m

NEW AIR FORCE ONE
Boeing 747-8i

Four GEnx-2B engines
Emit 15% less CO2 compared to CF6 engines of current Air Force One

Colour scheme proposed by U.S. Air Force

President Donald Trump (above) has expressed frustration at delays in delivering two new 747-8 aircraft to serve as updated Air Force One. Boeing has proposed finishing planes by 2027

70.7m

CURRENT AIR FORCE ONE
Boeing 747-200B
Crew: 26, passengers: 70

Two planes have been in use since 1990 and 1991

Defence: Hardened to withstand electromagnetic pulse of nuclear blast, counter measures to jam enemy radar

Capable of in-flight refuelling

Sources: Reuters, NYT, Boeing, Aviation Week
Picture: Getty Images
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