PHOTOS: Trump debuts new Air Force One plane from Qatar

David ZimmermannJuly 1, 2026

president Donald Trump utilized a newly gifted Air Force One, originating from Qatar, for the first time as he traveled to North Dakota ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. this flight marks the retirement of the old Air Force One. The new aircraft features a more patriotic color scheme with red, white, dark blue, and gold, replacing the previous primarily white and baby blue design. The plane was originally presented to the U.S. by Qatar last year.During this trip, Trump attended the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, and plans to have the new Air Force One fly over Washington, D.C., on July 4 for the nation’s bicentennial festivity. Photos and videos depict Trump boarding and departing the aircraft, emphasizing its meaning as both a technological upgrade and a symbol of national pride.

President Donald Trump is using the new Air Force One plane, gifted by Qatar, for the first time as he travels to North Dakota ahead of America’s 250th birthday.

The inaugural flight means the old Air Force One is retired. Trump wanted the new plane to reflect the nation’s flag more accurately.

The newly designated Air Force One, with President Donald Trump on board, takes off on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

” data-large-file=”https://www.conservativenewsdaily.net/breaking-news/wp-content/uploads//2026/07/localimages/AP26182503088690.jpg?w=696″ “https:>

The newly designated Air Force One, with President Donald Trump on board, takes off on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives as Air Force One landed at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. (David Mareuil/Pool Photo via AP)

” data-large-file=”https://www.conservativenewsdaily.net/breaking-news/wp-content/uploads//2026/07/localimages/AP25300383426971.jpg?w=696″ “https:>

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives as Air Force One landed at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. (David Mareuil/Pool Photo via AP)

Air Force One now has a color scheme featuring red, white, dark blue, and gold, whereas the previous version was predominantly white and baby blue.

Qatar presented the Boeing 747 luxury jet to the United States last year.

President Donald Trump waves as he boards the newly designated Air Force One, a formerly Qatari-owned jumbo jet that has been converted into the official U.S. presidential aircraft, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, to attend the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
President Donald Trump walks up the stairs of the newly designated Air Force One, a formerly Qatari-owned jumbo jet that has been converted into the official U.S. presidential aircraft, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, to attend the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)(AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez
Air Force One, with President Donald Trump on board, taxis on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, as he heads to attend the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
The newly designated Air Force One, with President Donald Trump on board, takes off on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

TRUMP REVEALS NEW AIR FORCE ONE WILL FLY OVER DC ON JULY 4

When he announced the new Air Force One’s debut last month, Trump revealed the plane would fly directly over Washington on July 4 for the semiquincentennial. That plan appears to remain in effect.

Trump will deliver a speech at the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, later Wednesday.

Read More From Original Article Here: PHOTOS: Trump debuts new Air Force One plane from Qatar

" Conservative News Daily does not always share or support the views and opinions expressed here; they are just those of the writer."