Trump to debut new Air Force One

President Trump is set to make his first flight aboard the new Air Force One – a Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar – during Washington’s July 4 flyover celebrating America’s 250th anniversary

NEW AIR FORCE ONE: Designated as VC-25B Bridge

Retrofitting luxury plane has required security upgrades, improved communications to prevent eavesdropping and missile defence capabilities

UPPER DECK PASSENGER AREA
MAIN DECK
Master
bedroom
Private lounge
Main entrance
Office
Staff seating
Main lounge
Crew bedroom
VIP lounge
Crew rest

Exterior: Painted in ​red, white, dark blue and gold livery chosen by Trump

Interior: Has minimally changed from original

70.7m
76.2m

Despite criticism, Trump says accepting Qatar’s aircraft is legal and pledges to donate it to his presidential library after leaving office

VC-25B Bridge will serve as president's interim aircraft until Boeing delivers two purpose-built 747-8s under a $3.9 billion contract

PHASED OUT: Before Qatari jet was added, Air Force One fleet consisted of two customised Boeing 747-200Bs, designated as VC-25As, that have been in service since 1990. One has now apparently been retired

Floor plan drawing based on typical VVIP 747-8 layout
Sources: U.S. Air Force, White House, Reuters, Greenpoint Technologies
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