Air Force One

US aims for Fourth of July to deploy Qatar-gifted jet as Air Force One

The Qatari gift has drawn criticism from Democrats and advocates of good government, who warned it was a conflict of interest that could influence presidential decisions.

US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One as he departs for Corpus Christi, Texas, at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, February 27, 2026.
US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the press aboard Air Force One on April 17, 2026 just prior to landing at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

Trump announces he will have updates on Iran ‘by the end of today'

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on a flight back to Washington March 15, 2026.

Allies hold back on Hormuz mission as Trump urges coalition amid Iran war turmoil

A protester holds a sign with an image depicting Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and German Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, in London, Britain, January 18, 2026.

Khamenei warns Trump: An American attack on Iran will lead to regional conflict


Trump says it would be 'stupid' not to accept gift of Qatari plane

"I think it's a great gesture from Qatar. I appreciate it very much. I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer," Trump told reporters at the White House.

US President Donald Trump gestures, before boarding Air Force One as he departs for Florida, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, March 28, 2025

Qatar plans to gift Boeing 747 private jet to Trump

The estimated value of the aircraft is approximately $400 million, before any adjustments made by the US Air Force, aviation experts told ABC.

 US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One for travel back to Washington at Palm Beach International Airport, in West Palm Beach, Florida, May 4, 2025.

Cushions, cups, plates: Journalists asked to stop stealing items from Air Force One

Following an inventory check in February, journalists were told to stop stealing items from US President Joe Biden’s aircraft.

 President Joe Biden descends from Air Force One at Ben-Gurion International Airport on Wednesday.

Israel's Air Force One, 'Wing of Zion,' is ready but still grounded

The plane is officially ready, but Prime Minister Naftali Bennett currently has no plans to use it.

 Israel Aerospace Industries workers’ union chairman Yair Katz is seen ceremonially removing the "experimental" sticker on the Wings of Zion, Israel's answer to Air Force One.

Biden slips: Mossad parody regrets adding 'fun slide' to Air Force One

Implying that it had a hand in making the presidential aircraft, the agency made a meme of Homer Simpson standing in front of a lever that reads "super fun happy slide."


Trump offered Kim Jong-un a ride home on Air Force 1 after 2019 summit

'I can get you home in two hours if you want,' Trump reportedly told Kim, shocking everyone in the room. "Kim declined," former Deputy National Security Advisor Matthew Pottinger said.

US President Donald Trump meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

'Namaste Trump': India's nationalist leader holds huge rally for president

US officials have described Trump's visit as a way to counter China's rise as a superpower.

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend the "Namaste Trump" event with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium, in Ahmedabad, India, February 24, 2020

Israel’s ‘Air Force One’ successfully completes first test flight

The cost of the purchase and renovation of the plane is estimated to total NIS 600 million ($170m.).

The State of Israel's own 'Air Force One' aircraft made its first test flight Sunday.