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Inside Trump's new Air Force One rush as Iran threat triggered plane swap
July 26, 2026 12:29 am
Trump switched planes after an alleged Iranian threat during the NATO Summit in Turkey, prompting the Secret Service to move him to the old Air Force One.
Why Trump administration subpoenaed New York Times reporters over Air Force One security report
July 11, 2026 3:19 pm
NYT reported that the subpoenas relate to two reports published this week examining security concerns surrounding Trump's new Air Force One, a Boeing aircraft gifted by Qatar that entered service last week.
US formally accepts Qatar's luxury jet for use as Air Force One for Trump
May 22, 2025 5:57 am
The Boeing 747 jet will be modified as per the requirements of the Air Force One fleet, which is the official mode of transport for the US president.
Intruder breaches base of Air Force One, shot fired
February 07, 2023 11:24 am
During the incident, which occurred at about 11:30 a.m. Monday, “a man gained unauthorised access to a JBA housing area,” Joint Base Andrews said in a statement posted to Twitter.
He's 100% fine: White House after Joe Biden stumbles thrice while boarding Air Force One
March 20, 2021 10:38 pm
Videos shared widely on social media show the US president climbing about a dozen stairs before briefly losing his footing. He then appears to regain his balance and make it up a few more steps, only to trip again.
Trump pick for Pentagon post calls sexual assault claim 'completely false'
July 31, 2019 8:05 am
Spletstoser has accused Hyten of engaging in unwanted kissing and touching as well as rubbing up against her.
President with taste for planes has plan for Air Force One: Paint it red, white and blue
June 15, 2019 12:21 pm
For his part, Trump has made Air Force One a visual symbol not just for the presidency but for him. At his outdoor campaign rallies and events, the president enjoys having the plane parked behind him, and DJs at the events often make sure the theme song from the plane’s namesake movie is playing as he lands.
Comedian prank calls Donald Trump; airs conversation on podcast
June 30, 2018 11:19 am
Posing as New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez, comedian John Melendez said he contacted President Donald Trump on Wednesday night while he was on the presidential plane.
Donald Trump reaches deal with Boeing on new presidential planes
February 28, 2018 10:09 am
The agreement includes the two 747-800 aircraft and the cost of modifying the commercial planes with the equipment needed to support the president, including external stair, large galleys and a secure communications suite.
US Air Force, Boeing begin work on new Air Force One
February 03, 2016 9:23 am
The total cost of buying and converting the two planes is unknown, but the Air Force has requested $ 3 billion over five years for the program. The work should be done by 2024.
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